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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,864, 998,796 and 222,643.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,864, 998,796 and 222,643.52 is: 333,965.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,864 : 998,796 = 222,643.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,864/998,796 = 222,643.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,864x = 998,796 × 222,643.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,864x = 222,375,457,201.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,375,457,201.92/665,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,965.28

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