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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,825.40, 1,003,359.60 and 219,421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,825.40, 1,003,359.60 and 219,421.20 is: 329,171.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,825.40 : 1,003,359.60 = 219,421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,825.40/1,003,359.60 = 219,421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,825.40x = 1,003,359.60 × 219,421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,825.40x = 220,158,367,463.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,158,367,463.52/668,825.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,171.66

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