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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,127.44, 572,403.12 and 223,875.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,127.44, 572,403.12 and 223,875.76 is: 335,351.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,127.44 : 572,403.12 = 223,875.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,127.44/572,403.12 = 223,875.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,127.44x = 572,403.12 × 223,875.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,127.44x = 128,147,183,516.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,147,183,516.37/382,127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,351.95

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