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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,222.07, 786,203.10 and 224,668.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,222.07, 786,203.10 and 224,668.68 is: 336,947.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,222.07 : 786,203.10 = 224,668.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,222.07/786,203.10 = 224,668.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,222.07x = 786,203.10 × 224,668.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,222.07x = 176,635,212,688.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,635,212,688.91/524,222.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,947.30

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