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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,960.24, 867,188.40 and 223,223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,960.24, 867,188.40 and 223,223.36 is: 334,930.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,960.24 : 867,188.40 = 223,223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,960.24/867,188.40 = 223,223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,960.24x = 867,188.40 × 223,223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,960.24x = 193,576,708,401.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,576,708,401.02/577,960.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,930.84

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