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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,975.60, 582,685.80 and 222,569.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,975.60, 582,685.80 and 222,569.20 is: 333,408.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,975.60 : 582,685.80 = 222,569.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,975.60/582,685.80 = 222,569.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,975.60x = 582,685.80 × 222,569.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,975.60x = 129,687,912,357.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,687,912,357.36/388,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,408.86

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