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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,666.40, 996,999.60 and 221,434.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,666.40, 996,999.60 and 221,434.40 is: 332,151.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,666.40 : 996,999.60 = 221,434.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,666.40/996,999.60 = 221,434.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,666.40x = 996,999.60 × 221,434.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,666.40x = 220,770,008,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,770,008,226.24/664,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,151.60

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