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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,573.02, 813,801.72 and 222,758.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,573.02, 813,801.72 and 222,758.41 is: 334,113.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,573.02 : 813,801.72 = 222,758.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,573.02/813,801.72 = 222,758.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,573.02x = 813,801.72 × 222,758.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,573.02x = 181,281,177,202.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,281,177,202.47/542,573.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,113.88

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