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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,014.91, 625,297.50 and 224,992.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,014.91, 625,297.50 and 224,992.26 is: 337,367.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,014.91 : 625,297.50 = 224,992.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,014.91/625,297.50 = 224,992.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,014.91x = 625,297.50 × 224,992.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,014.91x = 140,687,097,697.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,687,097,697.35/417,014.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,367.07

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