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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,022.58, 572,246.36 and 223,771.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,022.58, 572,246.36 and 223,771.26 is: 335,195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,022.58 : 572,246.36 = 223,771.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,022.58/572,246.36 = 223,771.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,022.58x = 572,246.36 × 223,771.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,022.58x = 128,052,289,007.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,052,289,007.61/382,022.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,195.60

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