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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,442.60, 615,663.90 and 221,485.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,442.60, 615,663.90 and 221,485.80 is: 332,228.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,442.60 : 615,663.90 = 221,485.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,442.60/615,663.90 = 221,485.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,442.60x = 615,663.90 × 221,485.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,442.60x = 136,360,811,422.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,360,811,422.62/410,442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,228.70

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