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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,382.60, 647,073.90 and 221,430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,382.60, 647,073.90 and 221,430.60 is: 332,145.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,382.60 : 647,073.90 = 221,430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,382.60/647,073.90 = 221,430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,382.60x = 647,073.90 × 221,430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,382.60x = 143,281,961,921.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,281,961,921.34/431,382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,145.90

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