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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,263.59, 786,265.79 and 224,710.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,263.59, 786,265.79 and 224,710.20 is: 337,009.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,263.59 : 786,265.79 = 224,710.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,263.59/786,265.79 = 224,710.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,263.59x = 786,265.79 × 224,710.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,263.59x = 176,681,941,800.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,681,941,800.51/524,263.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,009.75

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