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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,444.56, 1,347,661.40 and 224,522.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,444.56, 1,347,661.40 and 224,522.40 is: 336,782.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,444.56 : 1,347,661.40 = 224,522.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,444.56/1,347,661.40 = 224,522.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,444.56x = 1,347,661.40 × 224,522.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,444.56x = 302,580,171,915.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,580,171,915.36/898,444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,782.24

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