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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,479.08, 518,161.06 and 224,611.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,479.08, 518,161.06 and 224,611.72 is: 309,964.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,479.08 : 518,161.06 = 224,611.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,479.08/518,161.06 = 224,611.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,479.08x = 518,161.06 × 224,611.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,479.08x = 116,385,046,923.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,385,046,923.62/375,479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,964.13

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