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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,017.43, 558,921.78 and 223,741.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,017.43, 558,921.78 and 223,741.86 is: 308,762.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,017.43 : 558,921.78 = 223,741.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,017.43/558,921.78 = 223,741.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,017.43x = 558,921.78 × 223,741.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,017.43x = 125,054,198,651.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,054,198,651.71/405,017.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,762.51

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