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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,409.56, 869,305.50 and 224,425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,409.56, 869,305.50 and 224,425.44 is: 336,712.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,409.56 : 869,305.50 = 224,425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,409.56/869,305.50 = 224,425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,409.56x = 869,305.50 × 224,425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,409.56x = 195,094,269,331.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,094,269,331.92/579,409.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,712.20

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