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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,293.30, 428,565.15 and 223,307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,293.30, 428,565.15 and 223,307.70 is: 334,279.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,293.30 : 428,565.15 = 223,307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,293.30/428,565.15 = 223,307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,293.30x = 428,565.15 × 223,307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,293.30x = 95,701,897,946.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,701,897,946.66/286,293.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,279.21

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