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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820,221.96, 1,230,397.36 and 221,174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820,221.96, 1,230,397.36 and 221,174.08 is: 331,778.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820,221.96 : 1,230,397.36 = 221,174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820,221.96/1,230,397.36 = 221,174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820,221.96x = 1,230,397.36 × 221,174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820,221.96x = 272,132,004,132.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,132,004,132.43/820,221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,778.49

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