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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,786.12, 651,125.82 and 220,991.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,786.12, 651,125.82 and 220,991.72 is: 330,952.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,786.12 : 651,125.82 = 220,991.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,786.12/651,125.82 = 220,991.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,786.12x = 651,125.82 × 220,991.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,786.12x = 143,893,414,898.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,893,414,898.21/434,786.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,952.18

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