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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,631.24, 573,156.30 and 224,383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,631.24, 573,156.30 and 224,383.16 is: 336,111.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,631.24 : 573,156.30 = 224,383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,631.24/573,156.30 = 224,383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,631.24x = 573,156.30 × 224,383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,631.24x = 128,606,621,767.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,606,621,767.91/382,631.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,111.14

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