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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,778.06, 901,245.56 and 221,964.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,778.06, 901,245.56 and 221,964.14 is: 332,975.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,778.06 : 901,245.56 = 221,964.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,778.06/901,245.56 = 221,964.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,778.06x = 901,245.56 × 221,964.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,778.06x = 200,044,196,797.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,044,196,797.51/600,778.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,975.20

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