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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,982.80, 867,125.40 and 223,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,982.80, 867,125.40 and 223,008.40 is: 334,570.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,982.80 : 867,125.40 = 223,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,982.80/867,125.40 = 223,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,982.80x = 867,125.40 × 223,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,982.80x = 193,376,248,053.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,376,248,053.36/577,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,570.94

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