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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,048.68, 840,017.66 and 222,998.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,048.68, 840,017.66 and 222,998.84 is: 334,476.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,048.68 : 840,017.66 = 222,998.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,048.68/840,017.66 = 222,998.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,048.68x = 840,017.66 × 222,998.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,048.68x = 187,322,958,444.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,322,958,444.43/560,048.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,476.21

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