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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,481.40, 865,962.90 and 222,377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,481.40, 865,962.90 and 222,377.40 is: 333,466.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,481.40 : 865,962.90 = 222,377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,481.40/865,962.90 = 222,377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,481.40x = 865,962.90 × 222,377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,481.40x = 192,570,578,198.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,570,578,198.46/577,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,466.29

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