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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,881.60, 647,530.80 and 221,346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,881.60, 647,530.80 and 221,346.40 is: 331,870.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,881.60 : 647,530.80 = 221,346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,881.60/647,530.80 = 221,346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,881.60x = 647,530.80 × 221,346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,881.60x = 143,328,611,469.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,328,611,469.12/431,881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,870.15

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