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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,014.77, 1,345,553.93 and 223,099.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,014.77, 1,345,553.93 and 223,099.60 is: 334,657.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,014.77 : 1,345,553.93 = 223,099.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,014.77/1,345,553.93 = 223,099.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,014.77x = 1,345,553.93 × 223,099.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,014.77x = 300,192,543,561.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,192,543,561.43/897,014.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,657.30

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