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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,028.08, 481,606.92 and 221,236.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,028.08, 481,606.92 and 221,236.08 is: 331,898.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,028.08 : 481,606.92 = 221,236.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,028.08/481,606.92 = 221,236.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,028.08x = 481,606.92 × 221,236.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,028.08x = 106,548,827,081.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,548,827,081.67/321,028.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,898.78

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