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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,893.58, 559,828.18 and 221,367.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,893.58, 559,828.18 and 221,367.28 is: 332,340.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,893.58 : 559,828.18 = 221,367.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,893.58/559,828.18 = 221,367.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,893.58x = 559,828.18 × 221,367.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,893.58x = 123,927,641,473.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,927,641,473.95/372,893.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,340.51

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