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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,496.40, 1,244,313.72 and 222,371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,496.40, 1,244,313.72 and 222,371.25 is: 333,575.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,496.40 : 1,244,313.72 = 222,371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,496.40/1,244,313.72 = 222,371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,496.40x = 1,244,313.72 × 222,371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,496.40x = 276,699,597,308.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,699,597,308.55/829,496.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,575.40

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