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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,570.52, 813,797.97 and 222,755.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,570.52, 813,797.97 and 222,755.91 is: 334,110.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,570.52 : 813,797.97 = 222,755.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,570.52/813,797.97 = 222,755.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,570.52x = 813,797.97 × 222,755.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,570.52x = 181,278,307,363.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,278,307,363.50/542,570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,110.13

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