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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,407.70, 647,111.55 and 221,455.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,407.70, 647,111.55 and 221,455.70 is: 332,183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,407.70 : 647,111.55 = 221,455.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,407.70/647,111.55 = 221,455.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,407.70x = 647,111.55 × 221,455.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,407.70x = 143,306,541,283.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,306,541,283.34/431,407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,183.55

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