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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,250.96, 840,427.74 and 223,209.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,250.96, 840,427.74 and 223,209.96 is: 334,835.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,250.96 : 840,427.74 = 223,209.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,250.96/840,427.74 = 223,209.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,250.96x = 840,427.74 × 223,209.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,250.96x = 187,591,842,228.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,591,842,228.29/560,250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,835.38

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