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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,949.77, 971,920.55 and 221,279.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,949.77, 971,920.55 and 221,279.73 is: 331,918.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,949.77 : 971,920.55 = 221,279.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,949.77/971,920.55 = 221,279.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,949.77x = 971,920.55 × 221,279.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,949.77x = 215,066,315,779.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,066,315,779.05/647,949.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,918.19

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