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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,272.40, 868,649.40 and 224,168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,272.40, 868,649.40 and 224,168.40 is: 336,152.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,272.40 : 868,649.40 = 224,168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,272.40/868,649.40 = 224,168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,272.40x = 868,649.40 × 224,168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,272.40x = 194,723,746,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,723,746,158.96/579,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,152.29

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