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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,429.80, 867,774.30 and 223,412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,429.80, 867,774.30 and 223,412.20 is: 335,168.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,429.80 : 867,774.30 = 223,412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,429.80/867,774.30 = 223,412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,429.80x = 867,774.30 × 223,412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,429.80x = 193,871,365,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,871,365,466.46/578,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,168.36

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