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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,751.92, 806,187.24 and 222,435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,751.92, 806,187.24 and 222,435.12 is: 333,470.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,751.92 : 806,187.24 = 222,435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,751.92/806,187.24 = 222,435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,751.92x = 806,187.24 × 222,435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,751.92x = 179,324,355,471.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,324,355,471.87/537,751.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,470.41

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