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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,972.80, 478,459.20 and 223,587.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,972.80, 478,459.20 and 223,587.20 is: 335,380.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,972.80 : 478,459.20 = 223,587.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,972.80/478,459.20 = 223,587.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,972.80x = 478,459.20 × 223,587.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,972.80x = 106,977,352,842.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,977,352,842.24/318,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,380.80

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