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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,284.80, 895,927.20 and 223,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,284.80, 895,927.20 and 223,259.20 is: 334,888.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,284.80 : 895,927.20 = 223,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,284.80/895,927.20 = 223,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,284.80x = 895,927.20 × 223,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,284.80x = 200,023,989,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,023,989,930.24/597,284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,888.80

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