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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,536.84, 866,452.86 and 222,455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,536.84, 866,452.86 and 222,455.52 is: 333,740.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,536.84 : 866,452.86 = 222,455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,536.84/866,452.86 = 222,455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,536.84x = 866,452.86 × 222,455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,536.84x = 192,747,221,526.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,747,221,526.79/577,536.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,740.13

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