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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,567.20, 584,350.80 and 223,218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,567.20, 584,350.80 and 223,218.40 is: 334,827.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,567.20 : 584,350.80 = 223,218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,567.20/584,350.80 = 223,218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,567.20x = 584,350.80 × 223,218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,567.20x = 130,437,850,614.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,437,850,614.72/389,567.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,827.60

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