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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,155, 807,331.70 and 222,636.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,155, 807,331.70 and 222,636.51 is: 333,995.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,155 : 807,331.70 = 222,636.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,155/807,331.70 = 222,636.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,155x = 807,331.70 × 222,636.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,155x = 179,741,510,987.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,741,510,987.18/538,155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,995.80

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