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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,638.80, 868,087.80 and 223,621.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,638.80, 868,087.80 and 223,621.20 is: 335,481.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,638.80 : 868,087.80 = 223,621.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,638.80/868,087.80 = 223,621.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,638.80x = 868,087.80 × 223,621.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,638.80x = 194,122,835,541.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,122,835,541.36/578,638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,481.89

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