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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,640.22, 647,586.69 and 221,424.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,640.22, 647,586.69 and 221,424.70 is: 332,201.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,640.22 : 647,586.69 = 221,424.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,640.22/647,586.69 = 221,424.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,640.22x = 647,586.69 × 221,424.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,640.22x = 143,391,688,557.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,391,688,557.24/431,640.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,201.87

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