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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,377.05, 691,287.98 and 224,209.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,377.05, 691,287.98 and 224,209.05 is: 335,935.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,377.05 : 691,287.98 = 224,209.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,377.05/691,287.98 = 224,209.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,377.05x = 691,287.98 × 224,209.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,377.05x = 154,993,020,151.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,993,020,151.17/461,377.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,935.70

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