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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,972.80, 867,110.40 and 222,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,972.80, 867,110.40 and 222,998.40 is: 334,555.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,972.80 : 867,110.40 = 222,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,972.80/867,110.40 = 222,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,972.80x = 867,110.40 × 222,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,972.80x = 193,364,231,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,364,231,823.36/577,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,555.94

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