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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,171.22, 839,710.08 and 223,110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,171.22, 839,710.08 and 223,110.78 is: 334,448.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,171.22 : 839,710.08 = 223,110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,171.22/839,710.08 = 223,110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,171.22x = 839,710.08 × 223,110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,171.22x = 187,348,370,922.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,348,370,922.66/560,171.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,448.40

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