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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,002.70, 839,928.45 and 223,291.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,002.70, 839,928.45 and 223,291.10 is: 334,906.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,002.70 : 839,928.45 = 223,291.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,002.70/839,928.45 = 223,291.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,002.70x = 839,928.45 × 223,291.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,002.70x = 187,548,547,521.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,548,547,521.80/560,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,906.51

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