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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,803.60, 485,223.32 and 221,019.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,803.60, 485,223.32 and 221,019.28 is: 304,839.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,803.60 : 485,223.32 = 221,019.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,803.60/485,223.32 = 221,019.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,803.60x = 485,223.32 × 221,019.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,803.60x = 107,243,708,825.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,243,708,825.61/351,803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,839.71

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