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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,926.68, 688,566.54 and 222,251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,926.68, 688,566.54 and 222,251.16 is: 333,462.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,926.68 : 688,566.54 = 222,251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,926.68/688,566.54 = 222,251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,926.68x = 688,566.54 × 222,251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,926.68x = 153,034,712,252.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,034,712,252.19/458,926.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,462.23

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