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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,413.69, 813,431.79 and 222,474.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,413.69, 813,431.79 and 222,474.70 is: 333,634.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,413.69 : 813,431.79 = 222,474.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,413.69/813,431.79 = 222,474.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,413.69x = 813,431.79 × 222,474.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,413.69x = 180,967,993,450.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,967,993,450.71/542,413.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,634.63

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