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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,663.40, 996,995.10 and 221,431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,663.40, 996,995.10 and 221,431.40 is: 332,147.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,663.40 : 996,995.10 = 221,431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,663.40/996,995.10 = 221,431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,663.40x = 996,995.10 × 221,431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,663.40x = 220,766,020,786.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,766,020,786.14/664,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,147.10

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