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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,979.45, 559,957.01 and 221,453.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,979.45, 559,957.01 and 221,453.16 is: 332,469.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,979.45 : 559,957.01 = 221,453.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,979.45/559,957.01 = 221,453.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,979.45x = 559,957.01 × 221,453.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,979.45x = 124,004,249,328.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,004,249,328.65/372,979.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,469.39

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