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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,711.98, 631,252.92 and 220,985.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,711.98, 631,252.92 and 220,985.96 is: 331,576.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,711.98 : 631,252.92 = 220,985.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,711.98/631,252.92 = 220,985.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,711.98x = 631,252.92 × 220,985.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,711.98x = 139,498,032,529.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,498,032,529.00/420,711.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,576.09

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