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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,577.70, 501,866.55 and 222,408.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,577.70, 501,866.55 and 222,408.90 is: 333,613.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,577.70 : 501,866.55 = 222,408.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,577.70/501,866.55 = 222,408.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,577.70x = 501,866.55 × 222,408.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,577.70x = 111,619,587,332.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,619,587,332.30/334,577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,613.35

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