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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,342.23, 1,011,291 and 224,939.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,342.23, 1,011,291 and 224,939.26 is: 337,334.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,342.23 : 1,011,291 = 224,939.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,342.23/1,011,291 = 224,939.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,342.23x = 1,011,291 × 224,939.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,342.23x = 227,479,049,184.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,479,049,184.66/674,342.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,334.72

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