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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,998.60, 533,997.90 and 223,288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,998.60, 533,997.90 and 223,288.20 is: 334,932.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,998.60 : 533,997.90 = 223,288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,998.60/533,997.90 = 223,288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,998.60x = 533,997.90 × 223,288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,998.60x = 119,235,429,894.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,235,429,894.78/355,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,932.30

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