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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,675.89, 583,013.84 and 222,347.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,675.89, 583,013.84 and 222,347.25 is: 333,520.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,675.89 : 583,013.84 = 222,347.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,675.89/583,013.84 = 222,347.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,675.89x = 583,013.84 × 222,347.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,675.89x = 129,631,522,924.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,631,522,924.20/388,675.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,520.88

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