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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,743.41, 971,587.58 and 221,317.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,743.41, 971,587.58 and 221,317.47 is: 331,966.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,743.41 : 971,587.58 = 221,317.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,743.41/971,587.58 = 221,317.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,743.41x = 971,587.58 × 221,317.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,743.41x = 215,029,303,982.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,029,303,982.44/647,743.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,966.80

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