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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,270.56, 912,456.88 and 224,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,270.56, 912,456.88 and 224,124 is: 336,204.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,270.56 : 912,456.88 = 224,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,270.56/912,456.88 = 224,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,270.56x = 912,456.88 × 224,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,270.56x = 204,503,485,773.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,503,485,773.12/608,270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,204.81

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