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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,655.90, 998,483.85 and 222,423.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,655.90, 998,483.85 and 222,423.90 is: 333,635.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,655.90 : 998,483.85 = 222,423.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,655.90/998,483.85 = 222,423.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,655.90x = 998,483.85 × 222,423.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,655.90x = 222,086,672,004.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,086,672,004.02/665,655.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,635.85

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