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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,849.73, 546,266.67 and 223,761.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,849.73, 546,266.67 and 223,761.62 is: 308,787.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,849.73 : 546,266.67 = 223,761.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,849.73/546,266.67 = 223,761.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,849.73x = 546,266.67 × 223,761.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,849.73x = 122,233,515,557.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,233,515,557.77/395,849.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,787.67

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