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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,998.02, 867,070.88 and 223,113.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,998.02, 867,070.88 and 223,113.53 is: 334,698.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,998.02 : 867,070.88 = 223,113.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,998.02/867,070.88 = 223,113.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,998.02x = 867,070.88 × 223,113.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,998.02x = 193,455,244,797.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,455,244,797.01/577,998.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,698.80

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