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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,479.50, 971,307.89 and 220,900.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,479.50, 971,307.89 and 220,900.80 is: 331,381.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,479.50 : 971,307.89 = 220,900.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,479.50/971,307.89 = 220,900.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,479.50x = 971,307.89 × 220,900.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,479.50x = 214,562,688,842.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,562,688,842.81/647,479.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,381.44

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