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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,002.40, 895,503.60 and 223,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,002.40, 895,503.60 and 223,005.60 is: 334,508.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,002.40 : 895,503.60 = 223,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,002.40/895,503.60 = 223,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,002.40x = 895,503.60 × 223,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,002.40x = 199,702,317,620.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,702,317,620.16/597,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,508.40

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