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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,975.63, 564,029.21 and 224,293.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,975.63, 564,029.21 and 224,293.51 is: 336,479.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,975.63 : 564,029.21 = 224,293.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,975.63/564,029.21 = 224,293.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,975.63x = 564,029.21 × 224,293.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,975.63x = 126,508,091,257.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,508,091,257.55/375,975.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,479.50

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