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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,825.80, 931,238.70 and 221,479.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,825.80, 931,238.70 and 221,479.60 is: 332,219.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,825.80 : 931,238.70 = 221,479.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,825.80/931,238.70 = 221,479.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,825.80x = 931,238.70 × 221,479.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,825.80x = 206,250,374,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,250,374,780.52/620,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,219.40

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