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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,254.77, 876,495.77 and 224,399.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,254.77, 876,495.77 and 224,399.30 is: 336,642.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,254.77 : 876,495.77 = 224,399.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,254.77/876,495.77 = 224,399.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,254.77x = 876,495.77 × 224,399.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,254.77x = 196,685,032,858.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,685,032,858.48/584,254.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,642.58

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