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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,266.80, 895,900.20 and 223,241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,266.80, 895,900.20 and 223,241.20 is: 334,861.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,266.80 : 895,900.20 = 223,241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,266.80/895,900.20 = 223,241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,266.80x = 895,900.20 × 223,241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,266.80x = 200,001,835,728.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,001,835,728.24/597,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,861.80

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