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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,797.88, 806,565.60 and 222,345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,797.88, 806,565.60 and 222,345 is: 333,463.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,797.88 : 806,565.60 = 222,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,797.88/806,565.60 = 222,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,797.88x = 806,565.60 × 222,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,797.88x = 179,335,828,332
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,335,828,332/537,797.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,463.25

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