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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,466.08, 530,450.10 and 221,409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,466.08, 530,450.10 and 221,409 is: 331,333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,466.08 : 530,450.10 = 221,409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,466.08/530,450.10 = 221,409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,466.08x = 530,450.10 × 221,409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,466.08x = 117,446,426,190.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,446,426,190.90/354,466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,333.33

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