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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,057.60, 990,086.40 and 216,825.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,057.60, 990,086.40 and 216,825.60 is: 325,238.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,057.60 : 990,086.40 = 216,825.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,057.60/990,086.40 = 216,825.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,057.60x = 990,086.40 × 216,825.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,057.60x = 214,676,077,731.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,676,077,731.84/660,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,238.40

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