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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,478.08, 530,468.08 and 221,421

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,478.08, 530,468.08 and 221,421 is: 331,351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,478.08 : 530,468.08 = 221,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,478.08/530,468.08 = 221,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,478.08x = 530,468.08 × 221,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,478.08x = 117,456,772,741.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,456,772,741.68/354,478.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,351.30

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