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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,978.80, 545,968.20 and 223,816.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,978.80, 545,968.20 and 223,816.40 is: 335,724.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,978.80 : 545,968.20 = 223,816.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,978.80/545,968.20 = 223,816.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,978.80x = 545,968.20 × 223,816.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,978.80x = 122,196,637,038.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,196,637,038.48/363,978.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,724.60

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