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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,010.20, 688,320.90 and 222,425.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,010.20, 688,320.90 and 222,425.40 is: 333,543.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,010.20 : 688,320.90 = 222,425.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,010.20/688,320.90 = 222,425.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,010.20x = 688,320.90 × 222,425.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,010.20x = 153,100,051,510.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,100,051,510.86/459,010.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,543.90

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