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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,144.76, 832,832.34 and 222,746.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,144.76, 832,832.34 and 222,746.68 is: 334,166.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,144.76 : 832,832.34 = 222,746.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,144.76/832,832.34 = 222,746.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,144.76x = 832,832.34 × 222,746.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,144.76x = 185,510,638,731.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,510,638,731.63/555,144.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,166.24

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