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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,321.97, 631,854.42 and 221,533.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,321.97, 631,854.42 and 221,533.97 is: 332,233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,321.97 : 631,854.42 = 221,533.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,321.97/631,854.42 = 221,533.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,321.97x = 631,854.42 × 221,533.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,321.97x = 139,977,214,965.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,977,214,965.38/421,321.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,233.37

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