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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,119.68, 1,080,196.80 and 221,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,119.68, 1,080,196.80 and 221,488 is: 332,237.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,119.68 : 1,080,196.80 = 221,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,119.68/1,080,196.80 = 221,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,119.68x = 1,080,196.80 × 221,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,119.68x = 239,250,628,838.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,250,628,838.40/720,119.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,237.31

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