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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,508, 537,724.74 and 224,992.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,508, 537,724.74 and 224,992.46 is: 337,465.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,508 : 537,724.74 = 224,992.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,508/537,724.74 = 224,992.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,508x = 537,724.74 × 224,992.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,508x = 120,984,012,055.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,984,012,055.46/358,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,465.31

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