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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,618.88, 541,816.62 and 222,855.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,618.88, 541,816.62 and 222,855.84 is: 307,542.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,618.88 : 541,816.62 = 222,855.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,618.88/541,816.62 = 222,855.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,618.88x = 541,816.62 × 222,855.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,618.88x = 120,746,997,976.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,746,997,976.06/392,618.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,542.52

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