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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,287.80, 544,931.70 and 223,125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,287.80, 544,931.70 and 223,125.40 is: 334,688.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,287.80 : 544,931.70 = 223,125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,287.80/544,931.70 = 223,125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,287.80x = 544,931.70 × 223,125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,287.80x = 121,588,103,535.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,588,103,535.18/363,287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,688.10

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