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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,669.85, 440,504.78 and 223,685.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,669.85, 440,504.78 and 223,685.85 is: 335,528.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,669.85 : 440,504.78 = 223,685.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,669.85/440,504.78 = 223,685.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,669.85x = 440,504.78 × 223,685.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,669.85x = 98,534,685,024.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,534,685,024.93/293,669.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,528.78

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