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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,407.80, 542,574.90 and 222,439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,407.80, 542,574.90 and 222,439.80 is: 333,023.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,407.80 : 542,574.90 = 222,439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,407.80/542,574.90 = 222,439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,407.80x = 542,574.90 × 222,439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,407.80x = 120,690,252,241.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,690,252,241.02/362,407.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,023.33

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