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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,692.44, 833,574.66 and 223,268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,692.44, 833,574.66 and 223,268.44 is: 334,917.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,692.44 : 833,574.66 = 223,268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,692.44/833,574.66 = 223,268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,692.44x = 833,574.66 × 223,268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,692.44x = 186,110,913,961.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,110,913,961.73/555,692.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,917.12

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