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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,828.08, 546,293.34 and 221,407.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,828.08, 546,293.34 and 221,407.98 is: 305,571.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,828.08 : 546,293.34 = 221,407.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,828.08/546,293.34 = 221,407.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,828.08x = 546,293.34 × 221,407.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,828.08x = 120,953,704,896.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,953,704,896.85/395,828.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,571.31

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