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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,780.92, 500,671.28 and 221,680

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,780.92, 500,671.28 and 221,680 is: 332,519.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,780.92 : 500,671.28 = 221,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,780.92/500,671.28 = 221,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,780.92x = 500,671.28 × 221,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,780.92x = 110,988,809,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,988,809,350.40/333,780.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,519.93

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