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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,505.40, 572,591.70 and 224,263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,505.40, 572,591.70 and 224,263.80 is: 335,711.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,505.40 : 572,591.70 = 224,263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,505.40/572,591.70 = 224,263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,505.40x = 572,591.70 × 224,263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,505.40x = 128,411,590,490.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,411,590,490.46/382,505.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,711.84

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