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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,350.12, 487,389.58 and 224,130.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,350.12, 487,389.58 and 224,130.29 is: 335,757.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,350.12 : 487,389.58 = 224,130.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,350.12/487,389.58 = 224,130.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,350.12x = 487,389.58 × 224,130.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,350.12x = 109,238,768,283.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,238,768,283.04/325,350.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,757.58

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