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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,214.64, 555,057.32 and 223,366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,214.64, 555,057.32 and 223,366.64 is: 308,246.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,214.64 : 555,057.32 = 223,366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,214.64/555,057.32 = 223,366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,214.64x = 555,057.32 × 223,366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,214.64x = 123,981,288,575.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,981,288,575.81/402,214.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,246.58

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