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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,427.93, 786,642.62 and 224,714.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,427.93, 786,642.62 and 224,714.25 is: 337,071.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,427.93 : 786,642.62 = 224,714.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,427.93/786,642.62 = 224,714.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,427.93x = 786,642.62 × 224,714.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,427.93x = 176,769,805,247.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,769,805,247.76/524,427.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,071.68

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