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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,783.47, 874,315.19 and 222,948.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,783.47, 874,315.19 and 222,948.44 is: 334,476.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,783.47 : 874,315.19 = 222,948.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,783.47/874,315.19 = 222,948.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,783.47x = 874,315.19 × 222,948.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,783.47x = 194,927,202,192.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,927,202,192.49/582,783.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,476.21

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