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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,758.78, 542,010.72 and 222,996.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,758.78, 542,010.72 and 222,996.52 is: 307,737.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,758.78 : 542,010.72 = 222,996.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,758.78/542,010.72 = 222,996.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,758.78x = 542,010.72 × 222,996.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,758.78x = 120,866,504,362.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,866,504,362.69/392,758.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,737.24

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