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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,462.64, 437,194.02 and 224,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,462.64, 437,194.02 and 224,999.80 is: 337,499.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,462.64 : 437,194.02 = 224,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,462.64/437,194.02 = 224,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,462.64x = 437,194.02 × 224,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,462.64x = 98,368,567,061.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,368,567,061.20/291,462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,499.75

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