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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,746.80, 868,249.80 and 223,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,746.80, 868,249.80 and 223,729.20 is: 335,643.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,746.80 : 868,249.80 = 223,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,746.80/868,249.80 = 223,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,746.80x = 868,249.80 × 223,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,746.80x = 194,252,833,154.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,252,833,154.16/578,746.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,643.90

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