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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,019.16, 487,122.84 and 224,377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,019.16, 487,122.84 and 224,377.68 is: 336,286.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,019.16 : 487,122.84 = 224,377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,019.16/487,122.84 = 224,377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,019.16x = 487,122.84 × 224,377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,019.16x = 109,299,492,714.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,299,492,714.21/325,019.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,286.31

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