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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,332.24, 559,995.93 and 223,615.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,332.24, 559,995.93 and 223,615.08 is: 335,421.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,332.24 : 559,995.93 = 223,615.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,332.24/559,995.93 = 223,615.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,332.24x = 559,995.93 × 223,615.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,332.24x = 125,223,534,686.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,223,534,686.62/373,332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,421.16

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