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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,728.39, 583,092.59 and 222,399.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,728.39, 583,092.59 and 222,399.75 is: 333,599.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,728.39 : 583,092.59 = 222,399.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,728.39/583,092.59 = 222,399.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,728.39x = 583,092.59 × 222,399.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,728.39x = 129,679,645,130.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,679,645,130.85/388,728.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,599.63

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