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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,879.68, 866,733.66 and 222,849.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,879.68, 866,733.66 and 222,849.39 is: 334,240.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,879.68 : 866,733.66 = 222,849.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,879.68/866,733.66 = 222,849.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,879.68x = 866,733.66 × 222,849.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,879.68x = 193,151,067,423.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,151,067,423.47/577,879.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,240.97

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