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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,871.92, 600,785.64 and 223,371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,871.92, 600,785.64 and 223,371.76 is: 334,766.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,871.92 : 600,785.64 = 223,371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,871.92/600,785.64 = 223,371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,871.92x = 600,785.64 × 223,371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,871.92x = 134,198,545,789.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,198,545,789.53/400,871.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,766.64

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