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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,459.40, 573,494.70 and 224,736.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,459.40, 573,494.70 and 224,736.20 is: 336,990.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,459.40 : 573,494.70 = 224,736.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,459.40/573,494.70 = 224,736.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,459.40x = 573,494.70 × 224,736.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,459.40x = 128,885,019,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,885,019,598.14/382,459.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,990.07

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