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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,212.94, 731,802.71 and 222,160.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,212.94, 731,802.71 and 222,160.29 is: 333,005.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,212.94 : 731,802.71 = 222,160.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,212.94/731,802.71 = 222,160.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,212.94x = 731,802.71 × 222,160.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,212.94x = 162,577,501,165.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,577,501,165.58/488,212.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,005.31

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