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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,182.70, 1,007,982.45 and 222,729.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,182.70, 1,007,982.45 and 222,729.90 is: 333,998.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,182.70 : 1,007,982.45 = 222,729.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,182.70/1,007,982.45 = 222,729.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,182.70x = 1,007,982.45 × 222,729.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,182.70x = 224,507,830,290.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,507,830,290.26/672,182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,998.23

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