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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,423.20, 646,875.60 and 221,471.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,423.20, 646,875.60 and 221,471.20 is: 332,073.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,423.20 : 646,875.60 = 221,471.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,423.20/646,875.60 = 221,471.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,423.20x = 646,875.60 × 221,471.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,423.20x = 143,264,315,382.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,264,315,382.72/431,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,073.74

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