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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,725.54, 601,309.67 and 223,332.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,725.54, 601,309.67 and 223,332.53 is: 335,122.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,725.54 : 601,309.67 = 223,332.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,725.54/601,309.67 = 223,332.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,725.54x = 601,309.67 × 223,332.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,725.54x = 134,292,005,791.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,292,005,791.35/400,725.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,122.15

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