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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,694.60, 572,541.90 and 224,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,694.60, 572,541.90 and 224,230.60 is: 336,345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,694.60 : 572,541.90 = 224,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,694.60/572,541.90 = 224,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,694.60x = 572,541.90 × 224,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,694.60x = 128,381,413,762.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,381,413,762.14/381,694.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,345.90

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