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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,439.44, 842,162.85 and 224,508.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,439.44, 842,162.85 and 224,508.51 is: 336,764.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,439.44 : 842,162.85 = 224,508.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,439.44/842,162.85 = 224,508.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,439.44x = 842,162.85 × 224,508.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,439.44x = 189,072,726,630.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,072,726,630.85/561,439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,764.24

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