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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,024.30, 573,036.45 and 222,373.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,024.30, 573,036.45 and 222,373.30 is: 333,559.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,024.30 : 573,036.45 = 222,373.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,024.30/573,036.45 = 222,373.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,024.30x = 573,036.45 × 222,373.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,024.30x = 127,428,006,406.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,428,006,406.79/382,024.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,559.95

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