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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,898.77, 902,966.21 and 222,822.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,898.77, 902,966.21 and 222,822.42 is: 334,277.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,898.77 : 902,966.21 = 222,822.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,898.77/902,966.21 = 222,822.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,898.77x = 902,966.21 × 222,822.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,898.77x = 201,201,116,090.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,201,116,090.43/601,898.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,277.33

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