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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,264.69, 542,751.35 and 223,524.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,264.69, 542,751.35 and 223,524.33 is: 308,489.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,264.69 : 542,751.35 = 223,524.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,264.69/542,751.35 = 223,524.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,264.69x = 542,751.35 × 223,524.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,264.69x = 121,318,130,747.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,318,130,747.72/393,264.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,489.76

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