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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,028.20, 839,966.70 and 223,316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,028.20, 839,966.70 and 223,316.60 is: 334,944.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,028.20 : 839,966.70 = 223,316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,028.20/839,966.70 = 223,316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,028.20x = 839,966.70 × 223,316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,028.20x = 187,578,507,557.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,578,507,557.22/560,028.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,944.75

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