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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,959, 553,323.42 and 222,111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,959, 553,323.42 and 222,111 is: 306,513.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,959 : 553,323.42 = 222,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,959/553,323.42 = 222,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,959x = 553,323.42 × 222,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,959x = 122,899,218,139.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,899,218,139.62/400,959
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,513.18

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