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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,869.48, 903,257.82 and 223,146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,869.48, 903,257.82 and 223,146.72 is: 334,888.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,869.48 : 903,257.82 = 223,146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,869.48/903,257.82 = 223,146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,869.48x = 903,257.82 × 223,146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,869.48x = 201,559,019,847.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,559,019,847.35/601,869.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,888.25

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