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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,109.80, 806,873.10 and 222,209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,109.80, 806,873.10 and 222,209.80 is: 333,194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,109.80 : 806,873.10 = 222,209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,109.80/806,873.10 = 222,209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,109.80x = 806,873.10 × 222,209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,109.80x = 179,295,110,176.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,295,110,176.38/538,109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,194.29

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