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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,108.51, 783,217.44 and 222,620.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,108.51, 783,217.44 and 222,620.73 is: 333,954.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,108.51 : 783,217.44 = 222,620.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,108.51/783,217.44 = 222,620.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,108.51x = 783,217.44 × 222,620.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,108.51x = 174,360,438,241.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,360,438,241.53/522,108.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,954.41

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