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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,254.94, 542,737.98 and 223,514.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,254.94, 542,737.98 and 223,514.58 is: 308,476.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,254.94 : 542,737.98 = 223,514.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,254.94/542,737.98 = 223,514.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,254.94x = 542,737.98 × 223,514.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,254.94x = 121,309,851,649.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,309,851,649.75/393,254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,476.36

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