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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,265.63, 603,652.99 and 224,889

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,265.63, 603,652.99 and 224,889 is: 337,475.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,265.63 : 603,652.99 = 224,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,265.63/603,652.99 = 224,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,265.63x = 603,652.99 × 224,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,265.63x = 135,754,917,268.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,754,917,268.11/402,265.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,475.80

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