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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,322.99, 866,883.06 and 223,580.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,322.99, 866,883.06 and 223,580.66 is: 335,138.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,322.99 : 866,883.06 = 223,580.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,322.99/866,883.06 = 223,580.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,322.99x = 866,883.06 × 223,580.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,322.99x = 193,818,282,363.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,818,282,363.20/578,322.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,138.47

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