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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,270.94, 542,759.97 and 223,530.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,270.94, 542,759.97 and 223,530.58 is: 308,498.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,270.94 : 542,759.97 = 223,530.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,270.94/542,759.97 = 223,530.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,270.94x = 542,759.97 × 223,530.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,270.94x = 121,323,450,894.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,323,450,894.88/393,270.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,498.39

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