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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,034.80, 867,203.40 and 223,060.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,034.80, 867,203.40 and 223,060.40 is: 334,648.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,034.80 : 867,203.40 = 223,060.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,034.80/867,203.40 = 223,060.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,034.80x = 867,203.40 × 223,060.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,034.80x = 193,438,737,285.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,438,737,285.36/578,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,648.95

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