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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,857.20, 481,285.80 and 221,324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,857.20, 481,285.80 and 221,324.40 is: 331,986.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,857.20 : 481,285.80 = 221,324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,857.20/481,285.80 = 221,324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,857.20x = 481,285.80 × 221,324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,857.20x = 106,520,290,913.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,520,290,913.52/320,857.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,986.60

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