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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,995.52, 523,496.52 and 224,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,995.52, 523,496.52 and 224,424 is: 336,638.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,995.52 : 523,496.52 = 224,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,995.52/523,496.52 = 224,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,995.52x = 523,496.52 × 224,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,995.52x = 117,485,183,004.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,485,183,004.48/348,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,638.08

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