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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,549, 501,995.58 and 222,306.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,549, 501,995.58 and 222,306.76 is: 333,574.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,549 : 501,995.58 = 222,306.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,549/501,995.58 = 222,306.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,549x = 501,995.58 × 222,306.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,549x = 111,597,010,924.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,597,010,924.12/334,549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,574.49

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