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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,558.23, 524,005.15 and 222,842.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,558.23, 524,005.15 and 222,842.85 is: 334,052.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,558.23 : 524,005.15 = 222,842.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,558.23/524,005.15 = 222,842.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,558.23x = 524,005.15 × 222,842.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,558.23x = 116,770,801,040.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,770,801,040.68/349,558.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,052.50

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