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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,997.52, 867,070.13 and 223,113.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,997.52, 867,070.13 and 223,113.03 is: 334,698.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,997.52 : 867,070.13 = 223,113.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,997.52/867,070.13 = 223,113.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,997.52x = 867,070.13 × 223,113.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,997.52x = 193,454,642,811.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,454,642,811.23/577,997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,698.05

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