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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,621.70, 584,432.55 and 223,272.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,621.70, 584,432.55 and 223,272.90 is: 334,909.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,621.70 : 584,432.55 = 223,272.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,621.70/584,432.55 = 223,272.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,621.70x = 584,432.55 × 223,272.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,621.70x = 130,487,950,292.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,487,950,292.90/389,621.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,909.35

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