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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,640.40, 998,460.60 and 222,408.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,640.40, 998,460.60 and 222,408.40 is: 333,612.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,640.40 : 998,460.60 = 222,408.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,640.40/998,460.60 = 222,408.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,640.40x = 998,460.60 × 222,408.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,640.40x = 222,066,024,509.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,066,024,509.04/665,640.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,612.60

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