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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,715.80, 532,073.70 and 221,855.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,715.80, 532,073.70 and 221,855.55 is: 332,783.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,715.80 : 532,073.70 = 221,855.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,715.80/532,073.70 = 221,855.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,715.80x = 532,073.70 × 221,855.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,715.80x = 118,043,503,354.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,043,503,354.04/354,715.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,783.33

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