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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,756.78, 542,007.96 and 222,994.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,756.78, 542,007.96 and 222,994.52 is: 307,734.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,756.78 : 542,007.96 = 222,994.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,756.78/542,007.96 = 222,994.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,756.78x = 542,007.96 × 222,994.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,756.78x = 120,864,804,876.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,864,804,876.38/392,756.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,734.48

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