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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,534.83, 866,449.86 and 222,453.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,534.83, 866,449.86 and 222,453.51 is: 333,737.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,534.83 : 866,449.86 = 222,453.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,534.83/866,449.86 = 222,453.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,534.83x = 866,449.86 × 222,453.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,534.83x = 192,744,812,596.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,744,812,596.01/577,534.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,737.12

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