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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,857.70, 616,920.15 and 224,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,857.70, 616,920.15 and 224,233.70 is: 336,696.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,857.70 : 616,920.15 = 224,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,857.70/616,920.15 = 224,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,857.70x = 616,920.15 × 224,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,857.70x = 138,334,287,839.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,334,287,839.06/410,857.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,696.35

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