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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,910.40, 545,865.60 and 221,609.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,910.40, 545,865.60 and 221,609.60 is: 332,414.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,910.40 : 545,865.60 = 221,609.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,910.40/545,865.60 = 221,609.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,910.40x = 545,865.60 × 221,609.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,910.40x = 120,969,057,269.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,969,057,269.76/363,910.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,414.40

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