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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,610.40, 475,606.80 and 223,298.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,610.40, 475,606.80 and 223,298.40 is: 335,435.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,610.40 : 475,606.80 = 223,298.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,610.40/475,606.80 = 223,298.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,610.40x = 475,606.80 × 223,298.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,610.40x = 106,202,237,469.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,202,237,469.12/316,610.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,435.09

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