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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,216.30, 896,170.05 and 223,277.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,216.30, 896,170.05 and 223,277.10 is: 335,044.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,216.30 : 896,170.05 = 223,277.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,216.30/896,170.05 = 223,277.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,216.30x = 896,170.05 × 223,277.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,216.30x = 200,094,249,870.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,094,249,870.86/597,216.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,044.86

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