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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,479.43, 552,687.38 and 224,347.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,479.43, 552,687.38 and 224,347.89 is: 336,502.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,479.43 : 552,687.38 = 224,347.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,479.43/552,687.38 = 224,347.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,479.43x = 552,687.38 × 224,347.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,479.43x = 123,994,246,410.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,994,246,410.89/368,479.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,502.50

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