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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,999.03, 874,303.29 and 223,086.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,999.03, 874,303.29 and 223,086.24 is: 334,554.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,999.03 : 874,303.29 = 223,086.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,999.03/874,303.29 = 223,086.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,999.03x = 874,303.29 × 223,086.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,999.03x = 195,045,033,585.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,045,033,585.73/582,999.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,554.65

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