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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,502.52, 573,033.96 and 224,260.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,502.52, 573,033.96 and 224,260.92 is: 335,969.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,502.52 : 573,033.96 = 224,260.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,502.52/573,033.96 = 224,260.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,502.52x = 573,033.96 × 224,260.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,502.52x = 128,509,123,060.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,509,123,060.84/382,502.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,969.35

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