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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,532.32, 866,446.12 and 222,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,532.32, 866,446.12 and 222,451 is: 333,733.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,532.32 : 866,446.12 = 222,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,532.32/866,446.12 = 222,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,532.32x = 866,446.12 × 222,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,532.32x = 192,741,805,840.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,741,805,840.12/577,532.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,733.37

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