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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,539.24, 466,941.54 and 223,684.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,539.24, 466,941.54 and 223,684.84 is: 308,524.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,539.24 : 466,941.54 = 223,684.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,539.24/466,941.54 = 223,684.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,539.24x = 466,941.54 × 223,684.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,539.24x = 104,447,743,664.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,447,743,664.25/338,539.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,524.78

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