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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,799.88, 806,568.60 and 222,347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,799.88, 806,568.60 and 222,347 is: 333,466.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,799.88 : 806,568.60 = 222,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,799.88/806,568.60 = 222,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,799.88x = 806,568.60 × 222,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,799.88x = 179,338,108,504.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,338,108,504.20/537,799.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,466.25

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