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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,617.80, 582,926.70 and 222,422.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,617.80, 582,926.70 and 222,422.60 is: 333,633.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,617.80 : 582,926.70 = 222,422.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,617.80/582,926.70 = 222,422.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,617.80x = 582,926.70 × 222,422.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,617.80x = 129,656,072,223.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,656,072,223.42/388,617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,633.90

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