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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,673.83, 583,010.74 and 222,345.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,673.83, 583,010.74 and 222,345.19 is: 333,517.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,673.83 : 583,010.74 = 222,345.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,673.83/583,010.74 = 222,345.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,673.83x = 583,010.74 × 222,345.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,673.83x = 129,629,633,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,629,633,757.34/388,673.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,517.78

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