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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,754.60, 492,843.90 and 223,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,754.60, 492,843.90 and 223,231.40 is: 334,651.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,754.60 : 492,843.90 = 223,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,754.60/492,843.90 = 223,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,754.60x = 492,843.90 × 223,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,754.60x = 110,018,233,778.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,018,233,778.46/328,754.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,651.54

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