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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,247.88, 807,466.86 and 222,527.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,247.88, 807,466.86 and 222,527.88 is: 333,831.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,247.88 : 807,466.86 = 222,527.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,247.88/807,466.86 = 222,527.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,247.88x = 807,466.86 × 222,527.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,247.88x = 179,683,888,526.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,683,888,526.06/538,247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,831.11

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