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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,148.04, 867,470.22 and 223,411.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,148.04, 867,470.22 and 223,411.24 is: 335,212.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,148.04 : 867,470.22 = 223,411.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,148.04/867,470.22 = 223,411.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,148.04x = 867,470.22 × 223,411.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,148.04x = 193,802,597,513.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,802,597,513.27/578,148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,212.76

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