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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,566.40, 930,849.60 and 221,657.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,566.40, 930,849.60 and 221,657.60 is: 332,486.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,566.40 : 930,849.60 = 221,657.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,566.40/930,849.60 = 221,657.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,566.40x = 930,849.60 × 221,657.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,566.40x = 206,329,888,296.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,329,888,296.96/620,566.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,486.40

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