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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,986.64, 761,625.72 and 223,540.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,986.64, 761,625.72 and 223,540.56 is: 335,154.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,986.64 : 761,625.72 = 223,540.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,986.64/761,625.72 = 223,540.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,986.64x = 761,625.72 × 223,540.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,986.64x = 170,254,239,959.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,254,239,959.20/507,986.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,154.96

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