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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,660.06, 558,427.73 and 223,372.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,660.06, 558,427.73 and 223,372.05 is: 308,251.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,660.06 : 558,427.73 = 223,372.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,660.06/558,427.73 = 223,372.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,660.06x = 558,427.73 × 223,372.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,660.06x = 124,737,144,034.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,737,144,034.81/404,660.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,251.68

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