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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,324.49, 866,885.31 and 223,582.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,324.49, 866,885.31 and 223,582.16 is: 335,140.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,324.49 : 866,885.31 = 223,582.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,324.49/866,885.31 = 223,582.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,324.49x = 866,885.31 × 223,582.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,324.49x = 193,820,085,747.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,820,085,747.64/578,324.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,140.72

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