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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,882.48, 533,270.76 and 224,278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,882.48, 533,270.76 and 224,278 is: 336,068.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,882.48 : 533,270.76 = 224,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,882.48/533,270.76 = 224,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,882.48x = 533,270.76 × 224,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,882.48x = 119,600,899,511.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,600,899,511.28/355,882.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,068.52

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