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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,783.94, 542,057.49 and 223,033.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,783.94, 542,057.49 and 223,033.86 is: 307,795.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,783.94 : 542,057.49 = 223,033.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,783.94/542,057.49 = 223,033.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,783.94x = 542,057.49 × 223,033.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,783.94x = 120,897,174,336.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,897,174,336.61/392,783.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,795.61

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