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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,769.21, 784,235.82 and 223,251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,769.21, 784,235.82 and 223,251.37 is: 334,912.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,769.21 : 784,235.82 = 223,251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,769.21/784,235.82 = 223,251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,769.21x = 784,235.82 × 223,251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,769.21x = 175,081,721,218.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,081,721,218.07/522,769.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,912.08

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