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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,362, 1,175,040.12 and 222,396.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,362, 1,175,040.12 and 222,396.56 is: 333,594.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,362 : 1,175,040.12 = 222,396.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,362/1,175,040.12 = 222,396.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,362x = 1,175,040.12 × 222,396.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,362x = 261,324,880,549.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,324,880,549.99/783,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,594.02

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