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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,480.43, 552,688.87 and 224,348.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,480.43, 552,688.87 and 224,348.89 is: 336,503.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,480.43 : 552,688.87 = 224,348.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,480.43/552,688.87 = 224,348.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,480.43x = 552,688.87 × 224,348.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,480.43x = 123,995,134,499.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,995,134,499.85/368,480.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,503.99

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