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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,046.96, 542,419.32 and 223,309.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,046.96, 542,419.32 and 223,309.84 is: 308,175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,046.96 : 542,419.32 = 223,309.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,046.96/542,419.32 = 223,309.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,046.96x = 542,419.32 × 223,309.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,046.96x = 121,127,571,562.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,127,571,562.11/393,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,175.83

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