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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,657.80, 755,749.14 and 223,109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,657.80, 755,749.14 and 223,109.44 is: 334,780.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,657.80 : 755,749.14 = 223,109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,657.80/755,749.14 = 223,109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,657.80x = 755,749.14 × 223,109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,657.80x = 168,614,764,679.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,614,764,679.85/503,657.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,780.41

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