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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,941.94, 588,993.27 and 224,098.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,941.94, 588,993.27 and 224,098.70 is: 335,908.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,941.94 : 588,993.27 = 224,098.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,941.94/588,993.27 = 224,098.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,941.94x = 588,993.27 × 224,098.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,941.94x = 131,992,626,904.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,992,626,904.06/392,941.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,908.73

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