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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696,058.38, 1,044,072.99 and 222,744.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696,058.38, 1,044,072.99 and 222,744.20 is: 334,111.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696,058.38 : 1,044,072.99 = 222,744.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696,058.38/1,044,072.99 = 222,744.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696,058.38x = 1,044,072.99 × 222,744.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696,058.38x = 232,561,197,678.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,561,197,678.79/696,058.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,111.63

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