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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,659.56, 813,979.61 and 222,741.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,659.56, 813,979.61 and 222,741.96 is: 334,108.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,659.56 : 813,979.61 = 222,741.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,659.56/813,979.61 = 222,741.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,659.56x = 813,979.61 × 222,741.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,659.56x = 181,307,413,731.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,307,413,731.44/542,659.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,108.95

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