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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,444, 555,374.88 and 223,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,444, 555,374.88 and 223,596 is: 308,563.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,444 : 555,374.88 = 223,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,444/555,374.88 = 223,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,444x = 555,374.88 × 223,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,444x = 124,179,601,668.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,179,601,668.48/402,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,563.68

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