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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,150.04, 867,473.22 and 223,413.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,150.04, 867,473.22 and 223,413.24 is: 335,215.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,150.04 : 867,473.22 = 223,413.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,150.04/867,473.22 = 223,413.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,150.04x = 867,473.22 × 223,413.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,150.04x = 193,805,002,693.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,805,002,693.43/578,150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,215.76

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