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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,617.96, 996,901.02 and 221,385.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,617.96, 996,901.02 and 221,385.96 is: 332,070.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,617.96 : 996,901.02 = 221,385.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,617.96/996,901.02 = 221,385.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,617.96x = 996,901.02 × 221,385.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,617.96x = 220,699,889,337.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,699,889,337.68/664,617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,070.31

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