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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,022.24, 832,688.88 and 222,831.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,022.24, 832,688.88 and 222,831.52 is: 334,309.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,022.24 : 832,688.88 = 222,831.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,022.24/832,688.88 = 222,831.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,022.24x = 832,688.88 × 222,831.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,022.24x = 185,549,328,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,549,328,817.50/555,022.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,309.72

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