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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,034.70, 783,124.95 and 222,512.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,034.70, 783,124.95 and 222,512.90 is: 333,800.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,034.70 : 783,124.95 = 222,512.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,034.70/783,124.95 = 222,512.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,034.70x = 783,124.95 × 222,512.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,034.70x = 174,255,403,686.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,255,403,686.86/522,034.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,800.42

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