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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,222.54, 1,062,332.30 and 221,942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,222.54, 1,062,332.30 and 221,942 is: 332,912.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,222.54 : 1,062,332.30 = 221,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,222.54/1,062,332.30 = 221,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,222.54x = 1,062,332.30 × 221,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,222.54x = 235,776,155,326.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,776,155,326.60/708,222.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,912.53

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