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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,075.80, 806,822.10 and 222,175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,075.80, 806,822.10 and 222,175.80 is: 333,143.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,075.80 : 806,822.10 = 222,175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,075.80/806,822.10 = 222,175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,075.80x = 806,822.10 × 222,175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,075.80x = 179,256,345,525.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,256,345,525.18/538,075.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,143.30

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