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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,639.80, 647,459.70 and 221,687.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,639.80, 647,459.70 and 221,687.80 is: 332,531.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,639.80 : 647,459.70 = 221,687.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,639.80/647,459.70 = 221,687.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,639.80x = 647,459.70 × 221,687.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,639.80x = 143,533,916,481.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,533,916,481.66/431,639.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,531.70

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