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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,289.96, 489,331.26 and 221,780.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,289.96, 489,331.26 and 221,780.52 is: 332,600.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,289.96 : 489,331.26 = 221,780.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,289.96/489,331.26 = 221,780.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,289.96x = 489,331.26 × 221,780.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,289.96x = 108,524,141,295.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,524,141,295.06/326,289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,600.31

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