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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671,259.23, 1,006,788.84 and 221,982.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671,259.23, 1,006,788.84 and 221,982.45 is: 332,940.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671,259.23 : 1,006,788.84 = 221,982.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671,259.23/1,006,788.84 = 221,982.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671,259.23x = 1,006,788.84 × 221,982.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671,259.23x = 223,489,453,335.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,489,453,335.86/671,259.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,940.61

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