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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,870.40, 866,546.40 and 222,766.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,870.40, 866,546.40 and 222,766.40 is: 334,049.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,870.40 : 866,546.40 = 222,766.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,870.40/866,546.40 = 222,766.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,870.40x = 866,546.40 × 222,766.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,870.40x = 193,037,421,960.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,037,421,960.96/577,870.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,049.68

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