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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391,966.80, 588,144.60 and 223,616.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391,966.80, 588,144.60 and 223,616.40 is: 335,535.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391,966.80 : 588,144.60 = 223,616.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391,966.80/588,144.60 = 223,616.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391,966.80x = 588,144.60 × 223,616.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391,966.80x = 131,518,778,131.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,518,778,131.44/391,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,535.50

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