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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,042.88, 901,624.77 and 222,063.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,042.88, 901,624.77 and 222,063.12 is: 333,117.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,042.88 : 901,624.77 = 222,063.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,042.88/901,624.77 = 222,063.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,042.88x = 901,624.77 × 222,063.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,042.88x = 200,217,609,495.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,217,609,495.48/601,042.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,117.01

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