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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,454.80, 867,811.80 and 223,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,454.80, 867,811.80 and 223,437.20 is: 335,205.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,454.80 : 867,811.80 = 223,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,454.80/867,811.80 = 223,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,454.80x = 867,811.80 × 223,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,454.80x = 193,901,438,718.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,901,438,718.96/578,454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,205.86

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