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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,945.60, 832,264.80 and 222,555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,945.60, 832,264.80 and 222,555.20 is: 333,771.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,945.60 : 832,264.80 = 222,555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,945.60/832,264.80 = 222,555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,945.60x = 832,264.80 × 222,555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,945.60x = 185,224,859,016.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,224,859,016.96/554,945.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,771.20

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