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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,511.12, 546,504.22 and 223,979.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,511.12, 546,504.22 and 223,979.36 is: 335,807.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,511.12 : 546,504.22 = 223,979.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,511.12/546,504.22 = 223,979.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,511.12x = 546,504.22 × 223,979.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,511.12x = 122,405,665,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,405,665,432.90/364,511.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,807.77

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