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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,281.07, 558,421.61 and 222,564.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,281.07, 558,421.61 and 222,564.18 is: 333,846.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,281.07 : 558,421.61 = 222,564.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,281.07/558,421.61 = 222,564.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,281.07x = 558,421.61 × 222,564.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,281.07x = 124,284,647,723.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,284,647,723.93/372,281.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,846.27

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