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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,896, 1,121,844 and 222,584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,896, 1,121,844 and 222,584 is: 333,876

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,896 : 1,121,844 = 222,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,896/1,121,844 = 222,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,896x = 1,121,844 × 222,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,896x = 249,704,524,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,704,524,896/747,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,876

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