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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,962.72, 559,439.96 and 223,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,962.72, 559,439.96 and 223,244.80 is: 334,864.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,962.72 : 559,439.96 = 223,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,962.72/559,439.96 = 223,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,962.72x = 559,439.96 × 223,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,962.72x = 124,892,059,467.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,892,059,467.38/372,962.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,864.72

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