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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,937.02, 647,905.60 and 221,440.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,937.02, 647,905.60 and 221,440.70 is: 332,161.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,937.02 : 647,905.60 = 221,440.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,937.02/647,905.60 = 221,440.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,937.02x = 647,905.60 × 221,440.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,937.02x = 143,472,669,597.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,472,669,597.92/431,937.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,161.09

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