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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,317.70, 867,510.57 and 223,333.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,317.70, 867,510.57 and 223,333.58 is: 335,013.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,317.70 : 867,510.57 = 223,333.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,317.70/867,510.57 = 223,333.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,317.70x = 867,510.57 × 223,333.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,317.70x = 193,744,241,285.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,744,241,285.94/578,317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,013.51

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