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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694,647.40, 1,042,028.70 and 221,319.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694,647.40, 1,042,028.70 and 221,319.40 is: 331,997.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694,647.40 : 1,042,028.70 = 221,319.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694,647.40/1,042,028.70 = 221,319.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694,647.40x = 1,042,028.70 × 221,319.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694,647.40x = 230,621,166,666.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,621,166,666.78/694,647.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,997.45

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