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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,672.39, 583,008.59 and 222,343.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,672.39, 583,008.59 and 222,343.75 is: 333,515.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,672.39 : 583,008.59 = 222,343.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,672.39/583,008.59 = 222,343.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,672.39x = 583,008.59 × 222,343.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,672.39x = 129,628,316,182.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,628,316,182.81/388,672.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,515.63

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