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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,830.40, 931,245.60 and 221,921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,830.40, 931,245.60 and 221,921.60 is: 332,882.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,830.40 : 931,245.60 = 221,921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,830.40/931,245.60 = 221,921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,830.40x = 931,245.60 × 221,921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,830.40x = 206,663,513,544.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,663,513,544.96/620,830.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,882.40

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