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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,008.80, 867,164.40 and 223,034.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,008.80, 867,164.40 and 223,034.40 is: 334,609.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,008.80 : 867,164.40 = 223,034.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,008.80/867,164.40 = 223,034.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,008.80x = 867,164.40 × 223,034.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,008.80x = 193,407,491,655.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,407,491,655.36/578,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,609.94

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