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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,206, 901,868.76 and 222,226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,206, 901,868.76 and 222,226.08 is: 333,361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,206 : 901,868.76 = 222,226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,206/901,868.76 = 222,226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,206x = 901,868.76 × 222,226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,206x = 200,418,759,209.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,418,759,209.26/601,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,361.21

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