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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,243.28, 426,330.96 and 221,126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,243.28, 426,330.96 and 221,126.40 is: 331,663.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,243.28 : 426,330.96 = 221,126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,243.28/426,330.96 = 221,126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,243.28x = 426,330.96 × 221,126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,243.28x = 94,273,030,393.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,273,030,393.34/284,243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,663.18

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