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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,996.02, 867,067.88 and 223,111.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,996.02, 867,067.88 and 223,111.53 is: 334,695.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,996.02 : 867,067.88 = 223,111.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,996.02/867,067.88 = 223,111.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,996.02x = 867,067.88 × 223,111.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,996.02x = 193,452,840,205.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,452,840,205.10/577,996.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,695.80

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