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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,663.56, 543,285.78 and 223,887.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,663.56, 543,285.78 and 223,887.56 is: 308,981.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,663.56 : 543,285.78 = 223,887.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,663.56/543,285.78 = 223,887.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,663.56x = 543,285.78 × 223,887.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,663.56x = 121,634,927,666.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,634,927,666.90/393,663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,981.93

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