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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,491.08, 874,737.31 and 223,919.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,491.08, 874,737.31 and 223,919.93 is: 335,688.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,491.08 : 874,737.31 = 223,919.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,491.08/874,737.31 = 223,919.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,491.08x = 874,737.31 × 223,919.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,491.08x = 195,871,117,223.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,871,117,223.59/583,491.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,688.28

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