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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,991.48, 603,158.50 and 222,799.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,991.48, 603,158.50 and 222,799.89 is: 333,465.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,991.48 : 603,158.50 = 222,799.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,991.48/603,158.50 = 222,799.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,991.48x = 603,158.50 × 222,799.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,991.48x = 134,383,647,452.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,383,647,452.57/402,991.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,465.23

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