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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,040.60, 867,060.90 and 223,066.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,040.60, 867,060.90 and 223,066.20 is: 334,599.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,040.60 : 867,060.90 = 223,066.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,040.60/867,060.90 = 223,066.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,040.60x = 867,060.90 × 223,066.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,040.60x = 193,411,980,131.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,411,980,131.58/578,040.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,599.30

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