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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,375.76, 582,563.40 and 222,047.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,375.76, 582,563.40 and 222,047.12 is: 333,070.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,375.76 : 582,563.40 = 222,047.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,375.76/582,563.40 = 222,047.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,375.76x = 582,563.40 × 222,047.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,375.76x = 129,356,525,187.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,356,525,187.41/388,375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,070.54

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