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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,157.44, 963,426.24 and 221,475.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,157.44, 963,426.24 and 221,475.84 is: 332,279.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,157.44 : 963,426.24 = 221,475.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,157.44/963,426.24 = 221,475.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,157.44x = 963,426.24 × 221,475.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,157.44x = 213,375,635,782.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,375,635,782.04/642,157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,279.32

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