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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,830.20, 481,245.30 and 221,297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,830.20, 481,245.30 and 221,297.40 is: 331,946.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,830.20 : 481,245.30 = 221,297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,830.20/481,245.30 = 221,297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,830.20x = 481,245.30 × 221,297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,830.20x = 106,498,333,652.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,498,333,652.22/320,830.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,946.10

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