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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,535.82, 866,451.37 and 222,454.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,535.82, 866,451.37 and 222,454.50 is: 333,738.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,535.82 : 866,451.37 = 222,454.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,535.82/866,451.37 = 222,454.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,535.82x = 866,451.37 × 222,454.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,535.82x = 192,746,006,287.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,746,006,287.67/577,535.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,738.62

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