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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,929.68, 688,571.04 and 222,254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,929.68, 688,571.04 and 222,254.16 is: 333,466.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,929.68 : 688,571.04 = 222,254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,929.68/688,571.04 = 222,254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,929.68x = 688,571.04 × 222,254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,929.68x = 153,037,778,095.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,037,778,095.53/458,929.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,466.73

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