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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,512.30, 429,768.45 and 223,526.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,512.30, 429,768.45 and 223,526.70 is: 335,290.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,512.30 : 429,768.45 = 223,526.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,512.30/429,768.45 = 223,526.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,512.30x = 429,768.45 × 223,526.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,512.30x = 96,064,723,392.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,064,723,392.62/286,512.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,290.05

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