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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,220.58, 494,465.80 and 222,334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,220.58, 494,465.80 and 222,334.08 is: 306,896.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,220.58 : 494,465.80 = 222,334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,220.58/494,465.80 = 222,334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,220.58x = 494,465.80 × 222,334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,220.58x = 109,936,598,734.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,936,598,734.46/358,220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,896.38

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