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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,210.08, 502,569.36 and 221,004.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,210.08, 502,569.36 and 221,004.96 is: 304,962.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,210.08 : 502,569.36 = 221,004.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,210.08/502,569.36 = 221,004.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,210.08x = 502,569.36 × 221,004.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,210.08x = 111,070,321,304.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,070,321,304.03/364,210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,962.24

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