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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,997.02, 867,069.38 and 223,112.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,997.02, 867,069.38 and 223,112.53 is: 334,697.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,997.02 : 867,069.38 = 223,112.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,997.02/867,069.38 = 223,112.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,997.02x = 867,069.38 × 223,112.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,997.02x = 193,454,043,057.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,454,043,057.33/577,997.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,697.30

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