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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,792.78, 869,674.92 and 224,806.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,792.78, 869,674.92 and 224,806.91 is: 337,204.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,792.78 : 869,674.92 = 224,806.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,792.78/869,674.92 = 224,806.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,792.78x = 869,674.92 × 224,806.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,792.78x = 195,508,927,121.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,508,927,121.32/579,792.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,204.83

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