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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,416.80, 896,125.20 and 223,391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,416.80, 896,125.20 and 223,391.20 is: 335,086.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,416.80 : 896,125.20 = 223,391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,416.80/896,125.20 = 223,391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,416.80x = 896,125.20 × 223,391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,416.80x = 200,186,483,778.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,186,483,778.24/597,416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,086.80

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