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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,715.80, 545,573.70 and 221,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,715.80, 545,573.70 and 221,998.20 is: 332,997.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,715.80 : 545,573.70 = 221,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,715.80/545,573.70 = 221,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,715.80x = 545,573.70 × 221,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,715.80x = 121,116,379,367.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,116,379,367.34/363,715.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,997.30

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