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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,256.80, 867,514.80 and 223,239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,256.80, 867,514.80 and 223,239.20 is: 334,908.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,256.80 : 867,514.80 = 223,239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,256.80/867,514.80 = 223,239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,256.80x = 867,514.80 × 223,239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,256.80x = 193,663,309,940.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,663,309,940.16/578,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,908.83

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