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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,871.40, 866,547.90 and 222,767.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,871.40, 866,547.90 and 222,767.40 is: 334,051.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,871.40 : 866,547.90 = 222,767.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,871.40/866,547.90 = 222,767.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,871.40x = 866,547.90 × 222,767.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,871.40x = 193,038,622,658.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,038,622,658.46/577,871.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,051.18

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