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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,265.80, 895,898.70 and 223,240.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,265.80, 895,898.70 and 223,240.20 is: 334,860.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,265.80 : 895,898.70 = 223,240.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,265.80/895,898.70 = 223,240.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,265.80x = 895,898.70 × 223,240.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,265.80x = 200,000,604,967.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,000,604,967.74/597,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,860.30

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