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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,383.58, 783,870.62 and 222,835.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,383.58, 783,870.62 and 222,835.86 is: 334,379.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,383.58 : 783,870.62 = 222,835.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,383.58/783,870.62 = 222,835.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,383.58x = 783,870.62 × 222,835.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,383.58x = 174,674,482,622.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,674,482,622.25/522,383.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,379.73

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