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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,252.80, 867,508.80 and 223,235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,252.80, 867,508.80 and 223,235.20 is: 334,902.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,252.80 : 867,508.80 = 223,235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,252.80/867,508.80 = 223,235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,252.80x = 867,508.80 × 223,235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,252.80x = 193,658,500,469.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,658,500,469.76/578,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,902.83

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