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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,022.40, 647,709.60 and 221,811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,022.40, 647,709.60 and 221,811.20 is: 332,550.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,022.40 : 647,709.60 = 221,811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,022.40/647,709.60 = 221,811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,022.40x = 647,709.60 × 221,811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,022.40x = 143,669,243,627.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,669,243,627.52/432,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,550.45

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