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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,196.80, 896,140.80 and 223,257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,196.80, 896,140.80 and 223,257.60 is: 335,015.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,196.80 : 896,140.80 = 223,257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,196.80/896,140.80 = 223,257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,196.80x = 896,140.80 × 223,257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,196.80x = 200,070,244,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,070,244,270.08/597,196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,015.60

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