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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,977.48, 507,855.87 and 224,707.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,977.48, 507,855.87 and 224,707.38 is: 310,124.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,977.48 : 507,855.87 = 224,707.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,977.48/507,855.87 = 224,707.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,977.48x = 507,855.87 × 224,707.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,977.48x = 114,118,961,965.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,118,961,965.32/367,977.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,124.85

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