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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,927.68, 688,568.04 and 222,252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,927.68, 688,568.04 and 222,252.16 is: 333,463.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,927.68 : 688,568.04 = 222,252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,927.68/688,568.04 = 222,252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,927.68x = 688,568.04 × 222,252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,927.68x = 153,035,734,196.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,035,734,196.97/458,927.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,463.73

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