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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,667.50, 1,121,501.25 and 222,355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,667.50, 1,121,501.25 and 222,355.50 is: 333,533.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,667.50 : 1,121,501.25 = 222,355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,667.50/1,121,501.25 = 222,355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,667.50x = 1,121,501.25 × 222,355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,667.50x = 249,371,971,194.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,371,971,194.38/747,667.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,533.25

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