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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,038.22, 868,455.18 and 223,760.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,038.22, 868,455.18 and 223,760.16 is: 335,600.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,038.22 : 868,455.18 = 223,760.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,038.22/868,455.18 = 223,760.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,038.22x = 868,455.18 × 223,760.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,038.22x = 194,325,670,029.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,325,670,029.63/579,038.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,600.77

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