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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,325.80, 867,618.30 and 223,308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,325.80, 867,618.30 and 223,308.20 is: 335,012.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,325.80 : 867,618.30 = 223,308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,325.80/867,618.30 = 223,308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,325.80x = 867,618.30 × 223,308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,325.80x = 193,746,280,860.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,746,280,860.06/578,325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,012.34

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