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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,001.50, 996,010.89 and 220,769.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,001.50, 996,010.89 and 220,769.50 is: 331,157.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,001.50 : 996,010.89 = 220,769.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,001.50/996,010.89 = 220,769.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,001.50x = 996,010.89 × 220,769.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,001.50x = 219,888,826,179.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,888,826,179.86/664,001.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,157.12

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