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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,305.80, 867,588.30 and 223,288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,305.80, 867,588.30 and 223,288.20 is: 334,982.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,305.80 : 867,588.30 = 223,288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,305.80/867,588.30 = 223,288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,305.80x = 867,588.30 × 223,288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,305.80x = 193,722,229,848.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,722,229,848.06/578,305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,982.34

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