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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560,557.52, 840,428.95 and 223,497.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560,557.52, 840,428.95 and 223,497.08 is: 335,083.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560,557.52 : 840,428.95 = 223,497.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560,557.52/840,428.95 = 223,497.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560,557.52x = 840,428.95 × 223,497.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560,557.52x = 187,833,416,272.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,833,416,272.47/560,557.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,083.22

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