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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,643.98, 558,408.72 and 223,355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,643.98, 558,408.72 and 223,355.96 is: 308,231.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,643.98 : 558,408.72 = 223,355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,643.98/558,408.72 = 223,355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,643.98x = 558,408.72 × 223,355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,643.98x = 124,723,912,935.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,723,912,935.93/404,643.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,231.23

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