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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,971.40, 867,030.91 and 223,086.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,971.40, 867,030.91 and 223,086.91 is: 334,658.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,971.40 : 867,030.91 = 223,086.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,971.40/867,030.91 = 223,086.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,971.40x = 867,030.91 × 223,086.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,971.40x = 193,423,242,251.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,423,242,251.23/577,971.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,658.85

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