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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,324.63, 472,248.92 and 221,504.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,324.63, 472,248.92 and 221,504.88 is: 305,573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,324.63 : 472,248.92 = 221,504.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,324.63/472,248.92 = 221,504.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,324.63x = 472,248.92 × 221,504.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,324.63x = 104,605,439,247.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,605,439,247.21/342,324.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,573.80

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