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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,743.80, 868,245.30 and 223,726.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,743.80, 868,245.30 and 223,726.20 is: 335,639.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,743.80 : 868,245.30 = 223,726.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,743.80/868,245.30 = 223,726.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,743.80x = 868,245.30 × 223,726.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,743.80x = 194,249,221,636.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,249,221,636.86/578,743.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,639.40

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