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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,364.80, 963,320.40 and 221,542.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,364.80, 963,320.40 and 221,542.80 is: 332,235.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,364.80 : 963,320.40 = 221,542.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,364.80/963,320.40 = 221,542.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,364.80x = 963,320.40 × 221,542.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,364.80x = 213,416,698,713.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,416,698,713.12/642,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,235.98

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