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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,786.72, 459,624.52 and 223,701.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,786.72, 459,624.52 and 223,701.66 is: 308,962.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,786.72 : 459,624.52 = 223,701.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,786.72/459,624.52 = 223,701.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,786.72x = 459,624.52 × 223,701.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,786.72x = 102,818,768,100.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,818,768,100.70/332,786.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,962.95

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