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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,031.40, 1,080,047.10 and 221,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,031.40, 1,080,047.10 and 221,330.60 is: 331,995.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,031.40 : 1,080,047.10 = 221,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,031.40/1,080,047.10 = 221,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,031.40x = 1,080,047.10 × 221,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,031.40x = 239,047,472,671.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,047,472,671.26/720,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,995.90

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