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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,889.60, 508,917.60 and 221,083.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,889.60, 508,917.60 and 221,083.20 is: 332,005.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,889.60 : 508,917.60 = 221,083.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,889.60/508,917.60 = 221,083.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,889.60x = 508,917.60 × 221,083.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,889.60x = 112,513,131,544.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,513,131,544.32/338,889.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,005.27

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