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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,266.40, 460,899.60 and 223,285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,266.40, 460,899.60 and 223,285.60 is: 334,928.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,266.40 : 460,899.60 = 223,285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,266.40/460,899.60 = 223,285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,266.40x = 460,899.60 × 223,285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,266.40x = 102,912,243,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,912,243,725.76/307,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,928.40

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