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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,726.89, 583,090.34 and 222,398.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,726.89, 583,090.34 and 222,398.25 is: 333,597.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,726.89 : 583,090.34 = 222,398.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,726.89/583,090.34 = 222,398.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,726.89x = 583,090.34 × 222,398.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,726.89x = 129,678,270,095.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,678,270,095.91/388,726.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,597.38

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