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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,518.60, 492,777.90 and 223,542.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,518.60, 492,777.90 and 223,542.60 is: 335,313.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,518.60 : 492,777.90 = 223,542.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,518.60/492,777.90 = 223,542.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,518.60x = 492,777.90 × 223,542.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,518.60x = 110,156,852,988.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,156,852,988.54/328,518.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,313.90

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