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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670,863.60, 1,006,273.80 and 221,605.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670,863.60, 1,006,273.80 and 221,605.20 is: 332,400.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,863.60 : 1,006,273.80 = 221,605.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,863.60/1,006,273.80 = 221,605.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,863.60x = 1,006,273.80 × 221,605.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,863.60x = 222,995,506,703.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,995,506,703.76/670,863.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,400.66

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