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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,601.60, 971,431.20 and 221,131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,601.60, 971,431.20 and 221,131.20 is: 331,706.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,601.60 : 971,431.20 = 221,131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,601.60/971,431.20 = 221,131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,601.60x = 971,431.20 × 221,131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,601.60x = 214,813,746,973.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,813,746,973.44/647,601.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,706.63

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