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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,311.69, 473,942.64 and 222,620.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,311.69, 473,942.64 and 222,620.61 is: 333,561.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,311.69 : 473,942.64 = 222,620.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,311.69/473,942.64 = 222,620.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,311.69x = 473,942.64 × 222,620.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,311.69x = 105,509,399,621.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,509,399,621.81/316,311.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,561.49

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