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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,971.73, 874,262.29 and 223,058.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,971.73, 874,262.29 and 223,058.85 is: 334,513.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,971.73 : 874,262.29 = 223,058.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,971.73/874,262.29 = 223,058.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,971.73x = 874,262.29 × 223,058.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,971.73x = 195,011,940,648.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,011,940,648.80/582,971.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,513.54

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