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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,851.96, 483,794.58 and 223,364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,851.96, 483,794.58 and 223,364.44 is: 308,000.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,851.96 : 483,794.58 = 223,364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,851.96/483,794.58 = 223,364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,851.96x = 483,794.58 × 223,364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,851.96x = 108,062,505,436.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,062,505,436.74/350,851.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,000.29

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