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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,172.40, 930,258.60 and 221,263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,172.40, 930,258.60 and 221,263.60 is: 331,895.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,172.40 : 930,258.60 = 221,263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,172.40/930,258.60 = 221,263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,172.40x = 930,258.60 × 221,263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,172.40x = 205,832,366,766.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,832,366,766.96/620,172.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,895.40

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