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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,023.60, 572,247.88 and 223,772.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,023.60, 572,247.88 and 223,772.28 is: 335,197.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,023.60 : 572,247.88 = 223,772.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,023.60/572,247.88 = 223,772.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,023.60x = 572,247.88 × 223,772.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,023.60x = 128,053,212,832.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,053,212,832.77/382,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,197.13

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