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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,002.70, 501,004.05 and 222,028.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,002.70, 501,004.05 and 222,028.30 is: 333,042.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,002.70 : 501,004.05 = 222,028.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,002.70/501,004.05 = 222,028.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,002.70x = 501,004.05 × 222,028.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,002.70x = 111,237,077,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,237,077,514.62/334,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,042.45

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