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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,511.59, 558,215.71 and 223,221.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,511.59, 558,215.71 and 223,221.15 is: 308,039.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,511.59 : 558,215.71 = 223,221.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,511.59/558,215.71 = 223,221.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,511.59x = 558,215.71 × 223,221.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,511.59x = 124,605,552,176.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,605,552,176.21/404,511.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,039.51

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