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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,969.02, 867,027.34 and 223,084.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,969.02, 867,027.34 and 223,084.53 is: 334,655.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,969.02 : 867,027.34 = 223,084.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,969.02/867,027.34 = 223,084.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,969.02x = 867,027.34 × 223,084.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,969.02x = 193,420,386,919.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,420,386,919.91/577,969.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,655.28

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