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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,615.40, 996,923.10 and 221,383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,615.40, 996,923.10 and 221,383.40 is: 332,075.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,615.40 : 996,923.10 = 221,383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,615.40/996,923.10 = 221,383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,615.40x = 996,923.10 × 221,383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,615.40x = 220,702,225,416.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,702,225,416.54/664,615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,075.10

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