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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,983.80, 545,975.70 and 223,821.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,983.80, 545,975.70 and 223,821.40 is: 335,732.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,983.80 : 545,975.70 = 223,821.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,983.80/545,975.70 = 223,821.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,983.80x = 545,975.70 × 223,821.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,983.80x = 122,201,045,539.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,201,045,539.98/363,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,732.10

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