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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,422.39, 880,451.68 and 222,451.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,422.39, 880,451.68 and 222,451.99 is: 333,419.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,422.39 : 880,451.68 = 222,451.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,422.39/880,451.68 = 222,451.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,422.39x = 880,451.68 × 222,451.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,422.39x = 195,858,230,093.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,858,230,093.03/587,422.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,419.76

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