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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,028.88, 558,891.94 and 223,729.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,028.88, 558,891.94 and 223,729.93 is: 308,720.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,028.88 : 558,891.94 = 223,729.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,028.88/558,891.94 = 223,729.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,028.88x = 558,891.94 × 223,729.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,028.88x = 125,040,850,700.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,040,850,700.66/405,028.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,720.83

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