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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,100.76, 806,669.94 and 222,356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,100.76, 806,669.94 and 222,356.28 is: 333,335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,100.76 : 806,669.94 = 222,356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,100.76/806,669.94 = 222,356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,100.76x = 806,669.94 × 222,356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,100.76x = 179,368,127,046.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,368,127,046.22/538,100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,335.58

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