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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,334.50, 517,965.26 and 224,431.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,334.50, 517,965.26 and 224,431.50 is: 309,717.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,334.50 : 517,965.26 = 224,431.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,334.50/517,965.26 = 224,431.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,334.50x = 517,965.26 × 224,431.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,334.50x = 116,247,720,249.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,247,720,249.69/375,334.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,717.65

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