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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,783.22, 874,314.81 and 222,948.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,783.22, 874,314.81 and 222,948.19 is: 334,475.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,783.22 : 874,314.81 = 222,948.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,783.22/874,314.81 = 222,948.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,783.22x = 874,314.81 × 222,948.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,783.22x = 194,926,898,893.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,926,898,893.38/582,783.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,475.83

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