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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,171, 1,000,860.18 and 224,042.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,171, 1,000,860.18 and 224,042.68 is: 336,098.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,171 : 1,000,860.18 = 224,042.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,171/1,000,860.18 = 224,042.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,171x = 1,000,860.18 × 224,042.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,171x = 224,235,397,032.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,235,397,032.48/667,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,098.84

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