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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,664.46, 538,596.54 and 224,041.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,664.46, 538,596.54 and 224,041.74 is: 336,437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,664.46 : 538,596.54 = 224,041.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,664.46/538,596.54 = 224,041.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,664.46x = 538,596.54 × 224,041.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,664.46x = 120,668,105,979.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,668,105,979.58/358,664.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,437.31

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