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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,691.78, 1,052,667.53 and 222,040.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,691.78, 1,052,667.53 and 222,040.16 is: 333,101.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,691.78 : 1,052,667.53 = 222,040.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,691.78/1,052,667.53 = 222,040.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,691.78x = 1,052,667.53 × 222,040.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,691.78x = 233,734,465,194.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,734,465,194.62/701,691.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,101.33

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