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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,708.40, 998,562.60 and 222,476.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,708.40, 998,562.60 and 222,476.40 is: 333,714.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,708.40 : 998,562.60 = 222,476.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,708.40/998,562.60 = 222,476.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,708.40x = 998,562.60 × 222,476.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,708.40x = 222,156,612,422.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,156,612,422.64/665,708.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,714.60

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