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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,440.60, 647,160.90 and 221,488.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,440.60, 647,160.90 and 221,488.60 is: 332,232.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,440.60 : 647,160.90 = 221,488.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,440.60/647,160.90 = 221,488.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,440.60x = 647,160.90 × 221,488.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,440.60x = 143,338,761,715.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,338,761,715.74/431,440.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,232.90

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