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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,529.33, 866,441.61 and 222,448.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,529.33, 866,441.61 and 222,448.01 is: 333,728.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,529.33 : 866,441.61 = 222,448.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,529.33/866,441.61 = 222,448.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,529.33x = 866,441.61 × 222,448.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,529.33x = 192,738,207,593.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,738,207,593.49/577,529.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,728.87

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