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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,543.88, 695,764.22 and 223,825.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,543.88, 695,764.22 and 223,825.86 is: 335,955.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,543.88 : 695,764.22 = 223,825.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,543.88/695,764.22 = 223,825.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,543.88x = 695,764.22 × 223,825.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,543.88x = 155,730,023,779.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,730,023,779.60/463,543.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,955.30

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