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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,002.68, 691,587.72 and 224,345.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,002.68, 691,587.72 and 224,345.52 is: 336,559.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,002.68 : 691,587.72 = 224,345.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,002.68/691,587.72 = 224,345.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,002.68x = 691,587.72 × 224,345.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,002.68x = 155,154,606,669.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,154,606,669.01/461,002.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,559.01

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