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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559,997.70, 839,920.95 and 223,286.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559,997.70, 839,920.95 and 223,286.10 is: 334,899.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559,997.70 : 839,920.95 = 223,286.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559,997.70/839,920.95 = 223,286.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559,997.70x = 839,920.95 × 223,286.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559,997.70x = 187,542,673,233.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,542,673,233.80/559,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,899.01

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