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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,666.68, 461,677.88 and 221,584.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,666.68, 461,677.88 and 221,584.20 is: 305,678.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,666.68 : 461,677.88 = 221,584.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,666.68/461,677.88 = 221,584.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,666.68x = 461,677.88 × 221,584.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,666.68x = 102,300,523,697.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,300,523,697.50/334,666.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,678.84

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