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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,579.80, 867,999.30 and 223,562.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,579.80, 867,999.30 and 223,562.20 is: 335,393.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,579.80 : 867,999.30 = 223,562.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,579.80/867,999.30 = 223,562.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,579.80x = 867,999.30 × 223,562.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,579.80x = 194,051,833,106.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,051,833,106.46/578,579.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,393.38

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