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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,042.96, 542,413.80 and 223,305.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,042.96, 542,413.80 and 223,305.84 is: 308,170.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,042.96 : 542,413.80 = 223,305.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,042.96/542,413.80 = 223,305.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,042.96x = 542,413.80 × 223,305.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,042.96x = 121,124,169,236.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,124,169,236.59/393,042.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,170.31

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