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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,546.20, 421,208.10 and 221,448.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,546.20, 421,208.10 and 221,448.60 is: 332,479.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,546.20 : 421,208.10 = 221,448.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,546.20/421,208.10 = 221,448.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,546.20x = 421,208.10 × 221,448.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,546.20x = 93,275,944,053.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,275,944,053.66/280,546.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,479.80

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