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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,007.60, 1,174,511.40 and 222,042.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,007.60, 1,174,511.40 and 222,042.10 is: 333,063.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,007.60 : 1,174,511.40 = 222,042.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,007.60/1,174,511.40 = 222,042.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,007.60x = 1,174,511.40 × 222,042.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,007.60x = 260,790,977,729.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,790,977,729.94/783,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,063.15

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