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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,220.80, 896,176.80 and 223,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,220.80, 896,176.80 and 223,281.60 is: 335,051.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,220.80 : 896,176.80 = 223,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,220.80/896,176.80 = 223,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,220.80x = 896,176.80 × 223,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,220.80x = 200,099,789,786.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,099,789,786.88/597,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,051.61

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