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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,359.20, 647,038.80 and 221,407.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,359.20, 647,038.80 and 221,407.20 is: 332,110.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,359.20 : 647,038.80 = 221,407.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,359.20/647,038.80 = 221,407.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,359.20x = 647,038.80 × 221,407.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,359.20x = 143,259,048,999.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,259,048,999.36/431,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,110.80

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