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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,426.40, 573,445.20 and 224,703.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,426.40, 573,445.20 and 224,703.20 is: 336,940.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,426.40 : 573,445.20 = 224,703.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,426.40/573,445.20 = 224,703.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,426.40x = 573,445.20 × 224,703.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,426.40x = 128,854,971,464.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,854,971,464.64/382,426.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,940.58

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