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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,927.52, 713,603.66 and 223,263.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,927.52, 713,603.66 and 223,263.41 is: 334,760.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,927.52 : 713,603.66 = 223,263.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,927.52/713,603.66 = 223,263.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,927.52x = 713,603.66 × 223,263.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,927.52x = 159,321,581,835.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,321,581,835.75/475,927.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,760.18

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