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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,841.40, 866,502.90 and 222,737.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,841.40, 866,502.90 and 222,737.40 is: 334,006.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,841.40 : 866,502.90 = 222,737.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,841.40/866,502.90 = 222,737.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,841.40x = 866,502.90 × 222,737.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,841.40x = 193,002,603,038.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,002,603,038.46/577,841.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,006.19

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