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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,618.20, 584,427.30 and 223,269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,618.20, 584,427.30 and 223,269.40 is: 334,904.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,618.20 : 584,427.30 = 223,269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,618.20/584,427.30 = 223,269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,618.20x = 584,427.30 × 223,269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,618.20x = 130,484,732,614.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,484,732,614.62/389,618.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,904.10

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