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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,256.80, 632,072.40 and 221,528.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,256.80, 632,072.40 and 221,528.80 is: 332,391.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,256.80 : 632,072.40 = 221,528.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,256.80/632,072.40 = 221,528.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,256.80x = 632,072.40 × 221,528.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,256.80x = 140,022,240,285.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,022,240,285.12/421,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,391.64

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