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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,811.97, 790,457.84 and 223,289.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,811.97, 790,457.84 and 223,289.31 is: 335,035.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,811.97 : 790,457.84 = 223,289.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,811.97/790,457.84 = 223,289.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,811.97x = 790,457.84 × 223,289.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,811.97x = 176,500,782,283.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,500,782,283.62/526,811.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,035.64

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