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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,207.80, 572,523.30 and 223,956.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,207.80, 572,523.30 and 223,956.60 is: 335,472.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,207.80 : 572,523.30 = 223,956.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,207.80/572,523.30 = 223,956.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,207.80x = 572,523.30 × 223,956.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,207.80x = 128,220,371,688.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,220,371,688.78/382,207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,472.93

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