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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,961.44, 896,955.12 and 223,780.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,961.44, 896,955.12 and 223,780.32 is: 335,675.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,961.44 : 896,955.12 = 223,780.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,961.44/896,955.12 = 223,780.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,961.44x = 896,955.12 × 223,780.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,961.44x = 200,720,903,779.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,720,903,779.24/597,961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,675.33

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