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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,533.80, 687,800.70 and 222,337.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,533.80, 687,800.70 and 222,337.80 is: 333,506.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,533.80 : 687,800.70 = 222,337.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,533.80/687,800.70 = 222,337.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,533.80x = 687,800.70 × 222,337.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,533.80x = 152,924,094,476.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,924,094,476.46/458,533.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,506.70

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