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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,288.96, 401,387.40 and 223,307.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,288.96, 401,387.40 and 223,307.28 is: 307,710.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,288.96 : 401,387.40 = 223,307.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,288.96/401,387.40 = 223,307.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,288.96x = 401,387.40 × 223,307.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,288.96x = 89,632,728,520.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,632,728,520.27/291,288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,710.70

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