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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,533.83, 866,448.36 and 222,452.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,533.83, 866,448.36 and 222,452.51 is: 333,735.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,533.83 : 866,448.36 = 222,452.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,533.83/866,448.36 = 222,452.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,533.83x = 866,448.36 × 222,452.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,533.83x = 192,743,608,135.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,743,608,135.14/577,533.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,735.62

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