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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,974.17, 971,957.12 and 221,304.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,974.17, 971,957.12 and 221,304.15 is: 331,954.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,974.17 : 971,957.12 = 221,304.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,974.17/971,957.12 = 221,304.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,974.17x = 971,957.12 × 221,304.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,974.17x = 215,098,143,171.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,098,143,171.53/647,974.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,954.81

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