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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,507, 537,723.24 and 224,991.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,507, 537,723.24 and 224,991.46 is: 337,463.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,507 : 537,723.24 = 224,991.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,507/537,723.24 = 224,991.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,507x = 537,723.24 × 224,991.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,507x = 120,983,136,843.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,983,136,843.53/358,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,463.81

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