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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,592.40, 461,388.60 and 223,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,592.40, 461,388.60 and 223,611.60 is: 335,417.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,592.40 : 461,388.60 = 223,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,592.40/461,388.60 = 223,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,592.40x = 461,388.60 × 223,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,592.40x = 103,171,843,067.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,171,843,067.76/307,592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,417.40

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