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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,752.80, 868,280.40 and 223,778.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,752.80, 868,280.40 and 223,778.40 is: 335,726.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,752.80 : 868,280.40 = 223,778.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,752.80/868,280.40 = 223,778.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,752.80x = 868,280.40 × 223,778.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,752.80x = 194,302,398,663.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,302,398,663.36/578,752.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,726.06

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