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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,676.75, 557,073.93 and 224,828.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,676.75, 557,073.93 and 224,828.75 is: 310,263.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,676.75 : 557,073.93 = 224,828.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,676.75/557,073.93 = 224,828.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,676.75x = 557,073.93 × 224,828.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,676.75x = 125,246,235,339.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,246,235,339.49/403,676.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,263.68

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