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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,571.46, 996,831.27 and 221,339.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,571.46, 996,831.27 and 221,339.46 is: 332,000.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,571.46 : 996,831.27 = 221,339.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,571.46/996,831.27 = 221,339.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,571.46x = 996,831.27 × 221,339.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,571.46x = 220,638,095,012.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,638,095,012.91/664,571.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,000.56

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