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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,381.20, 996,571.80 and 221,149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,381.20, 996,571.80 and 221,149.20 is: 331,723.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,381.20 : 996,571.80 = 221,149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,381.20/996,571.80 = 221,149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,381.20x = 996,571.80 × 221,149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,381.20x = 220,391,056,312.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,391,056,312.56/664,381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,723.80

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