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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,661.20, 508,908.60 and 221,271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,661.20, 508,908.60 and 221,271.60 is: 331,527.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,661.20 : 508,908.60 = 221,271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,661.20/508,908.60 = 221,271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,661.20x = 508,908.60 × 221,271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,661.20x = 112,607,020,175.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,607,020,175.76/339,661.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,527.48

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