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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,649.92, 518,412.96 and 224,717.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,649.92, 518,412.96 and 224,717.76 is: 310,120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,649.92 : 518,412.96 = 224,717.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,649.92/518,412.96 = 224,717.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,649.92x = 518,412.96 × 224,717.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,649.92x = 116,496,599,126.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,496,599,126.17/375,649.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,120.12

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