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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,501.86, 552,720.93 and 224,370.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,501.86, 552,720.93 and 224,370.46 is: 336,536.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,501.86 : 552,720.93 = 224,370.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,501.86/552,720.93 = 224,370.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,501.86x = 552,720.93 × 224,370.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,501.86x = 124,014,249,315.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,014,249,315.73/368,501.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,536.29

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