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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,237.80, 572,568.30 and 223,986.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,237.80, 572,568.30 and 223,986.60 is: 335,517.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,237.80 : 572,568.30 = 223,986.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,237.80/572,568.30 = 223,986.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,237.80x = 572,568.30 × 223,986.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,237.80x = 128,247,626,784.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,247,626,784.78/382,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,517.91

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