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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,739.46, 1,052,738.89 and 222,088.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,739.46, 1,052,738.89 and 222,088.13 is: 333,173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,739.46 : 1,052,738.89 = 222,088.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,739.46/1,052,738.89 = 222,088.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,739.46x = 1,052,738.89 × 222,088.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,739.46x = 233,800,815,508.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,800,815,508.89/701,739.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,173.25

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