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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,555.88, 619,011.63 and 223,149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,555.88, 619,011.63 and 223,149.60 is: 334,820.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,555.88 : 619,011.63 = 223,149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,555.88/619,011.63 = 223,149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,555.88x = 619,011.63 × 223,149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,555.88x = 138,132,193,419.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,132,193,419.04/412,555.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,820.57

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