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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,485.06, 1,016,324.26 and 221,978.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,485.06, 1,016,324.26 and 221,978.88 is: 332,999.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,485.06 : 1,016,324.26 = 221,978.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,485.06/1,016,324.26 = 221,978.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,485.06x = 1,016,324.26 × 221,978.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,485.06x = 225,602,521,645.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,602,521,645.31/677,485.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,999.99

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