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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,293.96, 489,337.26 and 221,784.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,293.96, 489,337.26 and 221,784.52 is: 332,606.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,293.96 : 489,337.26 = 221,784.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,293.96/489,337.26 = 221,784.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,293.96x = 489,337.26 × 221,784.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,293.96x = 108,527,429,327.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,527,429,327.22/326,293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,606.31

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