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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,041.22, 868,459.68 and 223,763.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,041.22, 868,459.68 and 223,763.16 is: 335,605.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,041.22 : 868,459.68 = 223,763.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,041.22/868,459.68 = 223,763.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,041.22x = 868,459.68 × 223,763.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,041.22x = 194,329,282,329.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,329,282,329.39/579,041.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,605.27

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