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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,474.63, 554,034.99 and 222,626.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,474.63, 554,034.99 and 222,626.63 is: 307,224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,474.63 : 554,034.99 = 222,626.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,474.63/554,034.99 = 222,626.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,474.63x = 554,034.99 × 222,626.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,474.63x = 123,342,939,955.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,342,939,955.61/401,474.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,224.75

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