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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,014.85, 880,632.89 and 222,385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,014.85, 880,632.89 and 222,385.68 is: 333,620.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,014.85 : 880,632.89 = 222,385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,014.85/880,632.89 = 222,385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,014.85x = 880,632.89 × 222,385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,014.85x = 195,840,142,961.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,840,142,961.09/587,014.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,620.42

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