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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,719.40, 997,079.10 and 221,487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,719.40, 997,079.10 and 221,487.40 is: 332,231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,719.40 : 997,079.10 = 221,487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,719.40/997,079.10 = 221,487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,719.40x = 997,079.10 × 221,487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,719.40x = 220,840,457,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,840,457,453.34/664,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,231.10

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