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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,223.14, 867,064.79 and 218,116.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,223.14, 867,064.79 and 218,116.53 is: 327,072.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,223.14 : 867,064.79 = 218,116.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,223.14/867,064.79 = 218,116.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,223.14x = 867,064.79 × 218,116.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,223.14x = 189,121,163,825.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,121,163,825.27/578,223.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,072.98

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