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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,503.80, 588,755.70 and 224,542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,503.80, 588,755.70 and 224,542.20 is: 336,813.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,503.80 : 588,755.70 = 224,542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,503.80/588,755.70 = 224,542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,503.80x = 588,755.70 × 224,542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,503.80x = 132,200,500,140.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,200,500,140.54/392,503.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,813.30

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