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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,083.63, 697,557.40 and 221,869.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,083.63, 697,557.40 and 221,869.79 is: 332,772.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,083.63 : 697,557.40 = 221,869.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,083.63/697,557.40 = 221,869.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,083.63x = 697,557.40 × 221,869.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,083.63x = 154,766,909,253.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,766,909,253.81/465,083.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,772.22

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