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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,484.96, 647,353.68 and 221,269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,484.96, 647,353.68 and 221,269.92 is: 331,969.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,484.96 : 647,353.68 = 221,269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,484.96/647,353.68 = 221,269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,484.96x = 647,353.68 × 221,269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,484.96x = 143,239,896,985.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,239,896,985.31/431,484.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,969.62

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