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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,296.46, 791,232.63 and 223,643.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,296.46, 791,232.63 and 223,643.39 is: 335,587.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,296.46 : 791,232.63 = 223,643.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,296.46/791,232.63 = 223,643.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,296.46x = 791,232.63 × 223,643.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,296.46x = 176,953,942,577.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,953,942,577.44/527,296.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,587.20

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