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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,205.40, 931,808.10 and 221,859.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,205.40, 931,808.10 and 221,859.20 is: 332,788.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,205.40 : 931,808.10 = 221,859.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,205.40/931,808.10 = 221,859.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,205.40x = 931,808.10 × 221,859.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,205.40x = 206,730,199,619.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,730,199,619.52/621,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,788.80

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