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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,019.40, 542,813.10 and 221,878.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,019.40, 542,813.10 and 221,878.60 is: 332,685.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,019.40 : 542,813.10 = 221,878.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,019.40/542,813.10 = 221,878.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,019.40x = 542,813.10 × 221,878.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,019.40x = 120,438,610,689.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,438,610,689.66/362,019.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,685.52

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