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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,254.80, 867,511.80 and 223,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,254.80, 867,511.80 and 223,237.20 is: 334,905.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,254.80 : 867,511.80 = 223,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,254.80/867,511.80 = 223,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,254.80x = 867,511.80 × 223,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,254.80x = 193,660,905,198.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,660,905,198.96/578,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,905.83

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