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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,516.89, 866,422.95 and 222,435.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,516.89, 866,422.95 and 222,435.57 is: 333,710.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,516.89 : 866,422.95 = 222,435.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,516.89/866,422.95 = 222,435.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,516.89x = 866,422.95 × 222,435.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,516.89x = 192,723,277,300.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,723,277,300.04/577,516.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,710.20

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