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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,437.80, 651,656.70 and 221,861.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,437.80, 651,656.70 and 221,861.40 is: 332,792.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,437.80 : 651,656.70 = 221,861.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,437.80/651,656.70 = 221,861.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,437.80x = 651,656.70 × 221,861.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,437.80x = 144,577,467,781.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,577,467,781.38/434,437.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,792.10

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