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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,114.80, 867,323.40 and 223,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,114.80, 867,323.40 and 223,140.40 is: 334,768.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,114.80 : 867,323.40 = 223,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,114.80/867,323.40 = 223,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,114.80x = 867,323.40 × 223,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,114.80x = 193,534,890,405.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,534,890,405.36/578,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,768.96

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