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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,465.40, 867,438.90 and 223,361.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,465.40, 867,438.90 and 223,361.40 is: 334,942.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,465.40 : 867,438.90 = 223,361.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,465.40/867,438.90 = 223,361.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,465.40x = 867,438.90 × 223,361.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,465.40x = 193,752,367,118.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,752,367,118.46/578,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,942.02

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