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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,495.44, 693,283.89 and 222,559.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,495.44, 693,283.89 and 222,559.67 is: 333,618.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,495.44 : 693,283.89 = 222,559.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,495.44/693,283.89 = 222,559.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,495.44x = 693,283.89 × 222,559.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,495.44x = 154,297,033,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,297,033,774.72/462,495.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,618.50

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