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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,123.78, 489,898.32 and 221,622.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,123.78, 489,898.32 and 221,622.90 is: 331,900.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,123.78 : 489,898.32 = 221,622.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,123.78/489,898.32 = 221,622.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,123.78x = 489,898.32 × 221,622.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,123.78x = 108,572,686,383.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,572,686,383.53/327,123.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,900.93

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