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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,389.42, 786,584.58 and 224,675.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,389.42, 786,584.58 and 224,675.65 is: 337,013.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,389.42 : 786,584.58 = 224,675.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,389.42/786,584.58 = 224,675.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,389.42x = 786,584.58 × 224,675.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,389.42x = 176,726,401,791.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,726,401,791.48/524,389.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,013.67

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