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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,225.80, 572,550.30 and 223,974.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,225.80, 572,550.30 and 223,974.60 is: 335,499.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,225.80 : 572,550.30 = 223,974.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,225.80/572,550.30 = 223,974.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,225.80x = 572,550.30 × 223,974.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,225.80x = 128,236,724,422.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,236,724,422.38/382,225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,499.92

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