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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,744.80, 868,246.80 and 223,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,744.80, 868,246.80 and 223,727.20 is: 335,640.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,744.80 : 868,246.80 = 223,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,744.80/868,246.80 = 223,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,744.80x = 868,246.80 × 223,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,744.80x = 194,250,425,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,250,425,472.96/578,744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,640.90

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