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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,277.64, 508,043.04 and 224,788.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,277.64, 508,043.04 and 224,788.60 is: 310,098.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,277.64 : 508,043.04 = 224,788.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,277.64/508,043.04 = 224,788.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,277.64x = 508,043.04 × 224,788.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,277.64x = 114,202,283,701.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,202,283,701.34/368,277.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,098.34

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