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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,228.82, 559,187.76 and 223,939

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,228.82, 559,187.76 and 223,939 is: 309,020.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,228.82 : 559,187.76 = 223,939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,228.82/559,187.76 = 223,939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,228.82x = 559,187.76 × 223,939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,228.82x = 125,223,947,786.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,223,947,786.64/405,228.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,020.34

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