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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,621.40, 996,932.10 and 221,389.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,621.40, 996,932.10 and 221,389.40 is: 332,084.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,621.40 : 996,932.10 = 221,389.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,621.40/996,932.10 = 221,389.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,621.40x = 996,932.10 × 221,389.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,621.40x = 220,710,199,459.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,710,199,459.74/664,621.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,084.10

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