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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,601.40, 475,593.30 and 223,289.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,601.40, 475,593.30 and 223,289.40 is: 335,421.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,601.40 : 475,593.30 = 223,289.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,601.40/475,593.30 = 223,289.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,601.40x = 475,593.30 × 223,289.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,601.40x = 106,194,942,601.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,194,942,601.02/316,601.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,421.58

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