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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,307.51, 867,321.54 and 223,094.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,307.51, 867,321.54 and 223,094.97 is: 334,588.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,307.51 : 867,321.54 = 223,094.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,307.51/867,321.54 = 223,094.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,307.51x = 867,321.54 × 223,094.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,307.51x = 193,495,072,946.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,495,072,946.65/578,307.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,588.55

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