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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,999.20, 626,998.80 and 221,391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,999.20, 626,998.80 and 221,391.20 is: 332,086.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,999.20 : 626,998.80 = 221,391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,999.20/626,998.80 = 221,391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,999.20x = 626,998.80 × 221,391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,999.20x = 138,812,016,730.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,812,016,730.56/417,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,086.80

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