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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,591.14, 866,170.98 and 198,404.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,591.14, 866,170.98 and 198,404.22 is: 297,532.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,591.14 : 866,170.98 = 198,404.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,591.14/866,170.98 = 198,404.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,591.14x = 866,170.98 × 198,404.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,591.14x = 171,851,977,673.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,851,977,673.54/577,591.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,532.23

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