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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,942.02, 647,913.10 and 221,445.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,942.02, 647,913.10 and 221,445.70 is: 332,168.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,942.02 : 647,913.10 = 221,445.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,942.02/647,913.10 = 221,445.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,942.02x = 647,913.10 × 221,445.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,942.02x = 143,477,569,968.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,477,569,968.67/431,942.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,168.59

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