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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,499.76, 962,239.56 and 220,779.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,499.76, 962,239.56 and 220,779.28 is: 331,165.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,499.76 : 962,239.56 = 220,779.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,499.76/962,239.56 = 220,779.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,499.76x = 962,239.56 × 220,779.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,499.76x = 212,442,557,244.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,442,557,244.32/641,499.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,165.45

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