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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,544, 902,376.96 and 222,564.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,544, 902,376.96 and 222,564.80 is: 333,869.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,544 : 902,376.96 = 222,564.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,544/902,376.96 = 222,564.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,544x = 902,376.96 × 222,564.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,544x = 200,837,347,627.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,837,347,627.01/601,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,869.75

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