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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,708.35, 1,175,577.10 and 222,757.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,708.35, 1,175,577.10 and 222,757.43 is: 334,140.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,708.35 : 1,175,577.10 = 222,757.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,708.35/1,175,577.10 = 222,757.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,708.35x = 1,175,577.10 × 222,757.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,708.35x = 261,868,527,684.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,868,527,684.97/783,708.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,140.28

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