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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,782.72, 874,314.06 and 222,947.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,782.72, 874,314.06 and 222,947.68 is: 334,475.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,782.72 : 874,314.06 = 222,947.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,782.72/874,314.06 = 222,947.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,782.72x = 874,314.06 × 222,947.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,782.72x = 194,926,294,345.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,926,294,345.90/582,782.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,475.08

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