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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,658.59, 558,428.97 and 223,370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,658.59, 558,428.97 and 223,370.64 is: 308,251.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,658.59 : 558,428.97 = 223,370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,658.59/558,428.97 = 223,370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,658.59x = 558,428.97 × 223,370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,658.59x = 124,736,632,514.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,736,632,514.44/404,658.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,251.54

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