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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,503.86, 552,723.92 and 224,372.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,503.86, 552,723.92 and 224,372.46 is: 336,539.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,503.86 : 552,723.92 = 224,372.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,503.86/552,723.92 = 224,372.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,503.86x = 552,723.92 × 224,372.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,503.86x = 124,016,025,631.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,016,025,631.24/368,503.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,539.29

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