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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,039.40, 1,080,059.10 and 221,403.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,039.40, 1,080,059.10 and 221,403.40 is: 332,105.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,039.40 : 1,080,059.10 = 221,403.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,039.40/1,080,059.10 = 221,403.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,039.40x = 1,080,059.10 × 221,403.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,039.40x = 239,128,756,940.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,128,756,940.94/720,039.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,105.10

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