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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,298.80, 865,983.76 and 222,313.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,298.80, 865,983.76 and 222,313.16 is: 333,483.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,298.80 : 865,983.76 = 222,313.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,298.80/865,983.76 = 222,313.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,298.80x = 865,983.76 × 222,313.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,298.80x = 192,519,582,932.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,519,582,932.30/577,298.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,483.43

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