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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,015.72, 901,980.62 and 222,294.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,015.72, 901,980.62 and 222,294.76 is: 333,611.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,015.72 : 901,980.62 = 222,294.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,015.72/901,980.62 = 222,294.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,015.72x = 901,980.62 × 222,294.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,015.72x = 200,505,565,447.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,505,565,447.55/601,015.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,611.18

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