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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,546.62, 1,175,319.92 and 222,508.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,546.62, 1,175,319.92 and 222,508.22 is: 333,762.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,546.62 : 1,175,319.92 = 222,508.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,546.62/1,175,319.92 = 222,508.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,546.62x = 1,175,319.92 × 222,508.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,546.62x = 261,518,338,009.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,518,338,009.41/783,546.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,762.32

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