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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,966.78, 931,422.20 and 216,444.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,966.78, 931,422.20 and 216,444.23 is: 324,656.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,966.78 : 931,422.20 = 216,444.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,966.78/931,422.20 = 216,444.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,966.78x = 931,422.20 × 216,444.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,966.78x = 201,600,960,883.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,600,960,883.91/620,966.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,656.60

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