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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,832.24, 573,616.44 and 222,457.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,832.24, 573,616.44 and 222,457.96 is: 333,319.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,832.24 : 573,616.44 = 222,457.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,832.24/573,616.44 = 222,457.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,832.24x = 573,616.44 × 222,457.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,832.24x = 127,605,543,064.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,605,543,064.86/382,832.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,319.74

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