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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,807.70, 542,711.55 and 221,839.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,807.70, 542,711.55 and 221,839.70 is: 332,759.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,807.70 : 542,711.55 = 221,839.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,807.70/542,711.55 = 221,839.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,807.70x = 542,711.55 × 221,839.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,807.70x = 120,394,967,438.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,394,967,438.54/361,807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,759.55

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