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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,147.86, 1,011,225.70 and 224,867.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,147.86, 1,011,225.70 and 224,867.58 is: 337,302.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,147.86 : 1,011,225.70 = 224,867.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,147.86/1,011,225.70 = 224,867.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,147.86x = 1,011,225.70 × 224,867.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,147.86x = 227,391,875,992.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,391,875,992.81/674,147.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,302.67

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