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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,904.71, 507,782.98 and 224,972.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,904.71, 507,782.98 and 224,972.95 is: 337,078.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,904.71 : 507,782.98 = 224,972.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,904.71/507,782.98 = 224,972.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,904.71x = 507,782.98 × 224,972.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,904.71x = 114,237,434,970.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,237,434,970.39/338,904.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,078.33

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