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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,977.64, 842,744.55 and 224,955.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,977.64, 842,744.55 and 224,955.45 is: 337,344.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,977.64 : 842,744.55 = 224,955.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,977.64/842,744.55 = 224,955.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,977.64x = 842,744.55 × 224,955.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,977.64x = 189,579,979,480.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,579,979,480.30/561,977.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,344.35

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