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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,618, 333,946.44 and 56,406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,618, 333,946.44 and 56,406 is: 84,613.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,618 : 333,946.44 = 56,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,618/333,946.44 = 56,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,618x = 333,946.44 × 56,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,618x = 18,836,582,894.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,836,582,894.64/222,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,613.93

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