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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,375.92, 791,351.90 and 223,723.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,375.92, 791,351.90 and 223,723.16 is: 335,706.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,375.92 : 791,351.90 = 223,723.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,375.92/791,351.90 = 223,723.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,375.92x = 791,351.90 × 223,723.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,375.92x = 177,043,747,740.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,043,747,740.00/527,375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,706.92

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