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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,621.84, 487,591.55 and 224,731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,621.84, 487,591.55 and 224,731.20 is: 336,516.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,621.84 : 487,591.55 = 224,731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,621.84/487,591.55 = 224,731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,621.84x = 487,591.55 × 224,731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,621.84x = 109,577,034,141.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,577,034,141.36/325,621.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,516.23

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