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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,558.20, 647,337.30 and 221,606.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,558.20, 647,337.30 and 221,606.20 is: 332,409.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,558.20 : 647,337.30 = 221,606.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,558.20/647,337.30 = 221,606.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,558.20x = 647,337.30 × 221,606.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,558.20x = 143,453,959,171.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,453,959,171.26/431,558.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,409.30

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