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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,492.94, 693,280.14 and 222,557.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,492.94, 693,280.14 and 222,557.17 is: 333,614.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,492.94 : 693,280.14 = 222,557.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,492.94/693,280.14 = 222,557.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,492.94x = 693,280.14 × 222,557.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,492.94x = 154,294,465,975.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,294,465,975.60/462,492.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,614.75

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