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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,767.72, 873,469.50 and 222,702.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,767.72, 873,469.50 and 222,702.80 is: 333,793.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,767.72 : 873,469.50 = 222,702.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,767.72/873,469.50 = 222,702.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,767.72x = 873,469.50 × 222,702.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,767.72x = 194,524,103,364.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,524,103,364.60/582,767.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,793.55

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