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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,664.28, 787,972.36 and 222,134.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,664.28, 787,972.36 and 222,134.99 is: 332,981.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,664.28 : 787,972.36 = 222,134.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,664.28/787,972.36 = 222,134.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,664.28x = 787,972.36 × 222,134.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,664.28x = 175,036,232,308.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,036,232,308.88/525,664.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,981.03

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