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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,583.08, 1,176,874.62 and 223,603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,583.08, 1,176,874.62 and 223,603 is: 335,404.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,583.08 : 1,176,874.62 = 223,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,583.08/1,176,874.62 = 223,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,583.08x = 1,176,874.62 × 223,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,583.08x = 263,152,695,655.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,152,695,655.86/784,583.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,404.50

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