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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,060.87, 738,316.20 and 222,261.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,060.87, 738,316.20 and 222,261.14 is: 333,493.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,060.87 : 738,316.20 = 222,261.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,060.87/738,316.20 = 222,261.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,060.87x = 738,316.20 × 222,261.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,060.87x = 164,099,000,292.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,099,000,292.47/492,060.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,493.29

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