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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,055.44, 507,924.52 and 224,894.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,055.44, 507,924.52 and 224,894.42 is: 310,359.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,055.44 : 507,924.52 = 224,894.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,055.44/507,924.52 = 224,894.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,055.44x = 507,924.52 × 224,894.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,055.44x = 114,229,390,329.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,229,390,329.18/368,055.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,359.20

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