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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,389.17, 558,058.91 and 223,101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,389.17, 558,058.91 and 223,101 is: 307,880.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,389.17 : 558,058.91 = 223,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,389.17/558,058.91 = 223,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,389.17x = 558,058.91 × 223,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,389.17x = 124,503,499,764.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,503,499,764.41/404,389.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,880.40

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