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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,479.55, 651,719.33 and 221,903.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,479.55, 651,719.33 and 221,903.15 is: 332,854.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,479.55 : 651,719.33 = 221,903.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,479.55/651,719.33 = 221,903.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,479.55x = 651,719.33 × 221,903.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,479.55x = 144,618,571,133.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,618,571,133.37/434,479.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,854.73

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