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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,558.22, 714,627.27 and 223,910.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,558.22, 714,627.27 and 223,910.58 is: 335,767.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,558.22 : 714,627.27 = 223,910.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,558.22/714,627.27 = 223,910.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,558.22x = 714,627.27 × 223,910.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,558.22x = 160,012,606,509.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,012,606,509.52/476,558.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,767.17

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