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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,999.28, 1,053,156.42 and 222,255.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,999.28, 1,053,156.42 and 222,255.77 is: 333,433.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,999.28 : 1,053,156.42 = 222,255.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,999.28/1,053,156.42 = 222,255.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,999.28x = 1,053,156.42 × 222,255.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,999.28x = 234,070,085,791.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,070,085,791.76/701,999.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,433.51

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