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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,637.20, 584,455.80 and 223,288.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,637.20, 584,455.80 and 223,288.40 is: 334,932.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,637.20 : 584,455.80 = 223,288.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,637.20/584,455.80 = 223,288.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,637.20x = 584,455.80 × 223,288.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,637.20x = 130,502,200,452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,502,200,452.72/389,637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,932.60

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