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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,870.23, 672,743.21 and 224,293.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,870.23, 672,743.21 and 224,293.68 is: 336,159.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,870.23 : 672,743.21 = 224,293.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,870.23/672,743.21 = 224,293.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,870.23x = 672,743.21 × 224,293.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,870.23x = 150,892,049,144.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,892,049,144.44/448,870.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,159.63

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