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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,897.15, 901,700.91 and 222,085.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,897.15, 901,700.91 and 222,085.26 is: 333,259.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,897.15 : 901,700.91 = 222,085.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,897.15/901,700.91 = 222,085.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,897.15x = 901,700.91 × 222,085.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,897.15x = 200,254,481,039.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,254,481,039.59/600,897.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,259.16

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