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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,029.80, 867,195.90 and 223,055.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,029.80, 867,195.90 and 223,055.40 is: 334,641.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,029.80 : 867,195.90 = 223,055.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,029.80/867,195.90 = 223,055.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,029.80x = 867,195.90 × 223,055.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,029.80x = 193,432,728,352.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,432,728,352.86/578,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,641.45

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