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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,948.46, 648,119.61 and 221,734.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,948.46, 648,119.61 and 221,734.14 is: 332,702.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,948.46 : 648,119.61 = 221,734.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,948.46/648,119.61 = 221,734.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,948.46x = 648,119.61 × 221,734.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,948.46x = 143,710,244,340.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,710,244,340.49/431,948.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,702.30

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