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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,691.44, 833,573.16 and 223,267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,691.44, 833,573.16 and 223,267.44 is: 334,915.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,691.44 : 833,573.16 = 223,267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,691.44/833,573.16 = 223,267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,691.44x = 833,573.16 × 223,267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,691.44x = 186,109,745,485.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,109,745,485.91/555,691.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,915.62

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