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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,287.80, 895,931.70 and 223,262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,287.80, 895,931.70 and 223,262.20 is: 334,893.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,287.80 : 895,931.70 = 223,262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,287.80/895,931.70 = 223,262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,287.80x = 895,931.70 × 223,262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,287.80x = 200,027,682,391.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,027,682,391.74/597,287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,893.30

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