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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,475.86, 552,682.04 and 224,344.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,475.86, 552,682.04 and 224,344.32 is: 336,497.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,475.86 : 552,682.04 = 224,344.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,475.86/552,682.04 = 224,344.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,475.86x = 552,682.04 × 224,344.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,475.86x = 123,991,076,440.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,991,076,440.01/368,475.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,497.15

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