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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,869.80, 896,804.70 and 223,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,869.80, 896,804.70 and 223,844.20 is: 335,766.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,869.80 : 896,804.70 = 223,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,869.80/896,804.70 = 223,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,869.80x = 896,804.70 × 223,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,869.80x = 200,744,530,627.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,744,530,627.74/597,869.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,766.30

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