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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,657.90, 930,986.85 and 221,311.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,657.90, 930,986.85 and 221,311.70 is: 331,967.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,657.90 : 930,986.85 = 221,311.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,657.90/930,986.85 = 221,311.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,657.90x = 930,986.85 × 221,311.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,657.90x = 206,038,282,451.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,038,282,451.15/620,657.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,967.55

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