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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,537.84, 866,454.36 and 222,456.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,537.84, 866,454.36 and 222,456.52 is: 333,741.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,537.84 : 866,454.36 = 222,456.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,537.84/866,454.36 = 222,456.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,537.84x = 866,454.36 × 222,456.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,537.84x = 192,748,421,664.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,748,421,664.43/577,537.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,741.63

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