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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,291.76, 559,285.23 and 223,994.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,291.76, 559,285.23 and 223,994.32 is: 309,102.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,291.76 : 559,285.23 = 223,994.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,291.76/559,285.23 = 223,994.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,291.76x = 559,285.23 × 223,994.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,291.76x = 125,276,714,779.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,276,714,779.89/405,291.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,102.55

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