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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,921.18, 1,051,381.77 and 221,197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,921.18, 1,051,381.77 and 221,197.60 is: 331,796.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,921.18 : 1,051,381.77 = 221,197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,921.18/1,051,381.77 = 221,197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,921.18x = 1,051,381.77 × 221,197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,921.18x = 232,563,125,936.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,563,125,936.73/700,921.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,796.40

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