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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,729.90, 562,339.89 and 223,432.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,729.90, 562,339.89 and 223,432.68 is: 334,402.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,729.90 : 562,339.89 = 223,432.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,729.90/562,339.89 = 223,432.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,729.90x = 562,339.89 × 223,432.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,729.90x = 125,645,108,693.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,645,108,693.61/375,729.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,402.74

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