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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,857.40, 866,526.90 and 222,753.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,857.40, 866,526.90 and 222,753.40 is: 334,030.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,857.40 : 866,526.90 = 222,753.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,857.40/866,526.90 = 222,753.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,857.40x = 866,526.90 × 222,753.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,857.40x = 193,021,813,166.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,021,813,166.46/577,857.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,030.18

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