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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,327.99, 472,253.58 and 221,508.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,327.99, 472,253.58 and 221,508.24 is: 305,578.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,327.99 : 472,253.58 = 221,508.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,327.99/472,253.58 = 221,508.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,327.99x = 472,253.58 × 221,508.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,327.99x = 104,608,059,339.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,608,059,339.50/342,327.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,578.46

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