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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,886.28, 902,947.42 and 222,809.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,886.28, 902,947.42 and 222,809.92 is: 334,258.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,886.28 : 902,947.42 = 222,809.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,886.28/902,947.42 = 222,809.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,886.28x = 902,947.42 × 222,809.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,886.28x = 201,185,642,414.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,185,642,414.41/601,886.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,258.56

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