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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,665.80, 687,998.70 and 222,469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,665.80, 687,998.70 and 222,469.80 is: 333,704.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,665.80 : 687,998.70 = 222,469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,665.80/687,998.70 = 222,469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,665.80x = 687,998.70 × 222,469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,665.80x = 153,058,933,189.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,058,933,189.26/458,665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,704.70

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