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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,436.80, 867,784.80 and 223,419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,436.80, 867,784.80 and 223,419.20 is: 335,178.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,436.80 : 867,784.80 = 223,419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,436.80/867,784.80 = 223,419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,436.80x = 867,784.80 × 223,419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,436.80x = 193,879,785,788.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,879,785,788.16/578,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,178.86

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