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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,273.60, 840,462.56 and 223,232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,273.60, 840,462.56 and 223,232.96 is: 334,870.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,273.60 : 840,462.56 = 223,232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,273.60/840,462.56 = 223,232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,273.60x = 840,462.56 × 223,232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,273.60x = 187,618,945,037.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,618,945,037.98/560,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,870.22

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