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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,697.20, 647,286.60 and 221,745.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,697.20, 647,286.60 and 221,745.20 is: 332,484.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,697.20 : 647,286.60 = 221,745.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,697.20/647,286.60 = 221,745.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,697.20x = 647,286.60 × 221,745.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,697.20x = 143,532,696,574.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,532,696,574.32/431,697.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,484.66

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