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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,514.15, 534,411.38 and 223,487.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,514.15, 534,411.38 and 223,487.83 is: 335,006.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,514.15 : 534,411.38 = 223,487.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,514.15/534,411.38 = 223,487.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,514.15x = 534,411.38 × 223,487.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,514.15x = 119,434,436,607.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,434,436,607.06/356,514.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,006.16

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