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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,547.66, 971,403.03 and 221,164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,547.66, 971,403.03 and 221,164.20 is: 331,774.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,547.66 : 971,403.03 = 221,164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,547.66/971,403.03 = 221,164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,547.66x = 971,403.03 × 221,164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,547.66x = 214,839,574,007.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,839,574,007.53/647,547.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,774.15

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