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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,222.57, 786,203.85 and 224,669.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,222.57, 786,203.85 and 224,669.18 is: 336,948.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,222.57 : 786,203.85 = 224,669.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,222.57/786,203.85 = 224,669.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,222.57x = 786,203.85 × 224,669.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,222.57x = 176,635,774,292.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,635,774,292.34/524,222.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,948.05

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