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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,757.76, 832,171.20 and 222,290.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,757.76, 832,171.20 and 222,290.56 is: 333,449.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,757.76 : 832,171.20 = 222,290.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,757.76/832,171.20 = 222,290.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,757.76x = 832,171.20 × 222,290.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,757.76x = 184,983,802,063.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,983,802,063.87/554,757.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,449.69

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