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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,861.83, 902,910.84 and 222,785.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,861.83, 902,910.84 and 222,785.88 is: 334,222.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,861.83 : 902,910.84 = 222,785.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,861.83/902,910.84 = 222,785.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,861.83x = 902,910.84 × 222,785.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,861.83x = 201,155,786,050.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,155,786,050.94/601,861.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,222.53

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