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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,197.27, 936,074.40 and 224,730.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,197.27, 936,074.40 and 224,730.78 is: 337,016.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,197.27 : 936,074.40 = 224,730.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,197.27/936,074.40 = 224,730.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,197.27x = 936,074.40 × 224,730.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,197.27x = 210,364,730,050.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,364,730,050.03/624,197.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,016.42

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