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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,217.60, 439,826.40 and 223,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,217.60, 439,826.40 and 223,233.60 is: 334,850.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,217.60 : 439,826.40 = 223,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,217.60/439,826.40 = 223,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,217.60x = 439,826.40 × 223,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,217.60x = 98,184,030,647.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,184,030,647.04/293,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,850.40

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