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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,529.66, 755,819.37 and 223,243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,529.66, 755,819.37 and 223,243.74 is: 335,098.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,529.66 : 755,819.37 = 223,243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,529.66/755,819.37 = 223,243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,529.66x = 755,819.37 × 223,243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,529.66x = 168,731,942,923.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,731,942,923.24/503,529.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,098.32

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