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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,324.97, 631,858.92 and 221,536.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,324.97, 631,858.92 and 221,536.97 is: 332,237.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,324.97 : 631,858.92 = 221,536.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,324.97/631,858.92 = 221,536.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,324.97x = 631,858.92 × 221,536.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,324.97x = 139,980,107,444.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,980,107,444.98/421,324.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,237.87

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