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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,352.84, 631,900.74 and 221,564.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,352.84, 631,900.74 and 221,564.84 is: 332,279.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,352.84 : 631,900.74 = 221,564.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,352.84/631,900.74 = 221,564.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,352.84x = 631,900.74 × 221,564.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,352.84x = 140,006,986,353.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,006,986,353.98/421,352.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,279.68

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