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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,238.96, 839,826.54 and 223,486.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,238.96, 839,826.54 and 223,486.32 is: 335,017.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,238.96 : 839,826.54 = 223,486.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,238.96/839,826.54 = 223,486.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,238.96x = 839,826.54 × 223,486.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,238.96x = 187,689,742,862.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,689,742,862.93/560,238.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,017.30

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