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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,519.60, 971,308.20 and 221,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,519.60, 971,308.20 and 221,049.20 is: 331,583.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,519.60 : 971,308.20 = 221,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,519.60/971,308.20 = 221,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,519.60x = 971,308.20 × 221,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,519.60x = 214,706,900,563.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,706,900,563.44/647,519.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,583.63

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