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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,998.52, 867,071.63 and 223,114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,998.52, 867,071.63 and 223,114.03 is: 334,699.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,998.52 : 867,071.63 = 223,114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,998.52/867,071.63 = 223,114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,998.52x = 867,071.63 × 223,114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,998.52x = 193,455,845,667.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,455,845,667.97/577,998.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,699.55

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