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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,494.44, 693,282.39 and 222,558.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,494.44, 693,282.39 and 222,558.67 is: 333,617.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,494.44 : 693,282.39 = 222,558.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,494.44/693,282.39 = 222,558.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,494.44x = 693,282.39 × 222,558.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,494.44x = 154,296,006,652.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,296,006,652.82/462,494.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,617.00

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