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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,657.40, 930,986.10 and 221,311.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,657.40, 930,986.10 and 221,311.20 is: 331,966.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,657.40 : 930,986.10 = 221,311.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,657.40/930,986.10 = 221,311.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,657.40x = 930,986.10 × 221,311.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,657.40x = 206,037,650,974.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,037,650,974.32/620,657.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,966.80

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