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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,808.98, 842,709.42 and 224,927.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,808.98, 842,709.42 and 224,927.42 is: 337,389.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,808.98 : 842,709.42 = 224,927.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,808.98/842,709.42 = 224,927.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,808.98x = 842,709.42 × 224,927.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,808.98x = 189,548,451,436.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,548,451,436.75/561,808.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,389.50

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