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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,847.40, 866,511.90 and 222,743.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,847.40, 866,511.90 and 222,743.40 is: 334,015.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,847.40 : 866,511.90 = 222,743.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,847.40/866,511.90 = 222,743.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,847.40x = 866,511.90 × 222,743.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,847.40x = 193,009,806,746.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,009,806,746.46/577,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,015.19

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