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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,974.80, 867,113.40 and 223,000.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,974.80, 867,113.40 and 223,000.40 is: 334,558.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,974.80 : 867,113.40 = 223,000.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,974.80/867,113.40 = 223,000.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,974.80x = 867,113.40 × 223,000.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,974.80x = 193,366,635,045.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,366,635,045.36/577,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,558.94

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