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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,311.40, 573,272.70 and 224,588.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,311.40, 573,272.70 and 224,588.20 is: 336,768.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,311.40 : 573,272.70 = 224,588.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,311.40/573,272.70 = 224,588.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,311.40x = 573,272.70 × 224,588.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,311.40x = 128,750,283,802.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,750,283,802.14/382,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,768.10

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