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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,104.80, 806,865.60 and 222,204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,104.80, 806,865.60 and 222,204.80 is: 333,186.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,104.80 : 806,865.60 = 222,204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,104.80/806,865.60 = 222,204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,104.80x = 806,865.60 × 222,204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,104.80x = 179,289,409,274.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,289,409,274.88/538,104.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,186.79

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