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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543,007.87, 814,512.80 and 222,936.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543,007.87, 814,512.80 and 222,936.86 is: 334,405.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543,007.87 : 814,512.80 = 222,936.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543,007.87/814,512.80 = 222,936.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543,007.87x = 814,512.80 × 222,936.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543,007.87x = 181,584,926,061.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,584,926,061.81/543,007.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,405.70

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