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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,143.76, 559,049.77 and 223,844.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,143.76, 559,049.77 and 223,844.52 is: 308,878.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,143.76 : 559,049.77 = 223,844.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,143.76/559,049.77 = 223,844.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,143.76x = 559,049.77 × 223,844.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,143.76x = 125,140,227,421.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,140,227,421.76/405,143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,878.58

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