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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,008.17, 786,012.53 and 224,294.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,008.17, 786,012.53 and 224,294.67 is: 336,442.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,008.17 : 786,012.53 = 224,294.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,008.17/786,012.53 = 224,294.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,008.17x = 786,012.53 × 224,294.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,008.17x = 176,298,419,910.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,298,419,910.74/524,008.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,442.12

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