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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,687, 554,328.08 and 222,839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,687, 554,328.08 and 222,839 is: 307,517.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,687 : 554,328.08 = 222,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,687/554,328.08 = 222,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,687x = 554,328.08 × 222,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,687x = 123,525,915,019.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,525,915,019.12/401,687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,517.83

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