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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,094.92, 868,401.81 and 223,904.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,094.92, 868,401.81 and 223,904.25 is: 335,763.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,094.92 : 868,401.81 = 223,904.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,094.92/868,401.81 = 223,904.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,094.92x = 868,401.81 × 223,904.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,094.92x = 194,438,855,966.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,438,855,966.69/579,094.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,763.36

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