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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,380.60, 647,070.90 and 221,428.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,380.60, 647,070.90 and 221,428.60 is: 332,142.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,380.60 : 647,070.90 = 221,428.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,380.60/647,070.90 = 221,428.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,380.60x = 647,070.90 × 221,428.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,380.60x = 143,280,003,487.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,280,003,487.74/431,380.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,142.90

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