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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,412.69, 813,430.29 and 222,473.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,412.69, 813,430.29 and 222,473.70 is: 333,633.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,412.69 : 813,430.29 = 222,473.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,412.69/813,430.29 = 222,473.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,412.69x = 813,430.29 × 222,473.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,412.69x = 180,966,846,308.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,966,846,308.37/542,412.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,633.14

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