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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,142.70, 730,368.45 and 221,030.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,142.70, 730,368.45 and 221,030.70 is: 331,389.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,142.70 : 730,368.45 = 221,030.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,142.70/730,368.45 = 221,030.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,142.70x = 730,368.45 × 221,030.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,142.70x = 161,433,849,761.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,433,849,761.42/487,142.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,389.24

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