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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,962.48, 586,618.72 and 224,750.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,962.48, 586,618.72 and 224,750.48 is: 337,226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,962.48 : 586,618.72 = 224,750.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,962.48/586,618.72 = 224,750.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,962.48x = 586,618.72 × 224,750.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,962.48x = 131,842,838,896.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,842,838,896.99/390,962.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,226.32

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