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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,207.85, 714,381.49 and 223,514.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,207.85, 714,381.49 and 223,514.01 is: 335,303.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,207.85 : 714,381.49 = 223,514.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,207.85/714,381.49 = 223,514.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,207.85x = 714,381.49 × 223,514.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,207.85x = 159,674,271,499.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,674,271,499.68/476,207.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,303.74

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