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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,958, 557,459.04 and 222,670.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,958, 557,459.04 and 222,670.10 is: 307,283.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,958 : 557,459.04 = 222,670.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,958/557,459.04 = 222,670.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,958x = 557,459.04 × 222,670.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,958x = 124,129,460,182.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,129,460,182.70/403,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,283.08

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