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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,273.80, 895,910.70 and 223,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,273.80, 895,910.70 and 223,248.20 is: 334,872.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,273.80 : 895,910.70 = 223,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,273.80/895,910.70 = 223,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,273.80x = 895,910.70 × 223,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,273.80x = 200,010,451,135.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,010,451,135.74/597,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,872.30

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