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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670,667.60, 1,006,001.40 and 221,457.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670,667.60, 1,006,001.40 and 221,457.80 is: 332,186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,667.60 : 1,006,001.40 = 221,457.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,667.60/1,006,001.40 = 221,457.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,667.60x = 1,006,001.40 × 221,457.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,667.60x = 222,786,856,840.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,786,856,840.92/670,667.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,186.70

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