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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,901.71, 507,778.48 and 224,969.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,901.71, 507,778.48 and 224,969.95 is: 337,073.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,901.71 : 507,778.48 = 224,969.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,901.71/507,778.48 = 224,969.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,901.71x = 507,778.48 × 224,969.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,901.71x = 114,234,897,424.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,234,897,424.81/338,901.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,073.83

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