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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,929.98, 506,418.72 and 223,773.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,929.98, 506,418.72 and 223,773.06 is: 308,840.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,929.98 : 506,418.72 = 223,773.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,929.98/506,418.72 = 223,773.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,929.98x = 506,418.72 × 223,773.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,929.98x = 113,322,867,675.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,322,867,675.60/366,929.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,840.58

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