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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,004.70, 839,931.45 and 223,293.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,004.70, 839,931.45 and 223,293.10 is: 334,909.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,004.70 : 839,931.45 = 223,293.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,004.70/839,931.45 = 223,293.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,004.70x = 839,931.45 × 223,293.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,004.70x = 187,550,897,258.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,550,897,258.00/560,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,909.51

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