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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,058.88, 867,162.13 and 223,174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,058.88, 867,162.13 and 223,174.39 is: 334,790.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,058.88 : 867,162.13 = 223,174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,058.88/867,162.13 = 223,174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,058.88x = 867,162.13 × 223,174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,058.88x = 193,528,378,921.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,528,378,921.62/578,058.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,790.08

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