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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,801.68, 998,495.16 and 222,466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,801.68, 998,495.16 and 222,466 is: 333,629.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,801.68 : 998,495.16 = 222,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,801.68/998,495.16 = 222,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,801.68x = 998,495.16 × 222,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,801.68x = 222,131,224,264.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,131,224,264.56/665,801.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,629.71

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