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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,229.81, 807,344.72 and 222,694.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,229.81, 807,344.72 and 222,694.92 is: 334,042.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,229.81 : 807,344.72 = 222,694.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,229.81/807,344.72 = 222,694.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,229.81x = 807,344.72 × 222,694.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,229.81x = 179,791,567,554.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,791,567,554.45/538,229.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,042.38

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