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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,936.80, 897,250.80 and 223,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,936.80, 897,250.80 and 223,997.60 is: 336,125.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,936.80 : 897,250.80 = 223,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,936.80/897,250.80 = 223,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,936.80x = 897,250.80 × 223,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,936.80x = 200,982,025,798.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,982,025,798.08/597,936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,125.87

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