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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,576.46, 996,838.76 and 221,344.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,576.46, 996,838.76 and 221,344.46 is: 332,008.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,576.46 : 996,838.76 = 221,344.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,576.46/996,838.76 = 221,344.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,576.46x = 996,838.76 × 221,344.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,576.46x = 220,644,737,039.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,644,737,039.27/664,576.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,008.05

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