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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,053.44, 507,921.76 and 224,892.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,053.44, 507,921.76 and 224,892.42 is: 310,356.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,053.44 : 507,921.76 = 224,892.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,053.44/507,921.76 = 224,892.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,053.44x = 507,921.76 × 224,892.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,053.44x = 114,227,753,777.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,227,753,777.06/368,053.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,356.44

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