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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,579.64, 554,180.10 and 222,731.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,579.64, 554,180.10 and 222,731.64 is: 307,369.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,579.64 : 554,180.10 = 222,731.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,579.64/554,180.10 = 222,731.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,579.64x = 554,180.10 × 222,731.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,579.64x = 123,433,442,528.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,433,442,528.36/401,579.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,369.77

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