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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,717.20, 518,511.04 and 222,845.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,717.20, 518,511.04 and 222,845.92 is: 307,540.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,717.20 : 518,511.04 = 222,845.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,717.20/518,511.04 = 222,845.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,717.20x = 518,511.04 × 222,845.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,717.20x = 115,548,069,738.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,548,069,738.96/375,717.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,540.01

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