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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,614.40, 996,921.60 and 221,382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,614.40, 996,921.60 and 221,382.40 is: 332,073.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,614.40 : 996,921.60 = 221,382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,614.40/996,921.60 = 221,382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,614.40x = 996,921.60 × 221,382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,614.40x = 220,700,896,419.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,700,896,419.84/664,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,073.60

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