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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,569.46, 996,828.26 and 221,337.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,569.46, 996,828.26 and 221,337.46 is: 331,997.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,569.46 : 996,828.26 = 221,337.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,569.46/996,828.26 = 221,337.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,569.46x = 996,828.26 × 221,337.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,569.46x = 220,635,435,124.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,635,435,124.62/664,569.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,997.55

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