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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,461.64, 437,192.52 and 224,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,461.64, 437,192.52 and 224,998.80 is: 337,498.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,461.64 : 437,192.52 = 224,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,461.64/437,192.52 = 224,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,461.64x = 437,192.52 × 224,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,461.64x = 98,367,792,368.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,367,792,368.98/291,461.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,498.25

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