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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,005.84, 559,996.52 and 221,479.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,005.84, 559,996.52 and 221,479.60 is: 332,509.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,005.84 : 559,996.52 = 221,479.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,005.84/559,996.52 = 221,479.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,005.84x = 559,996.52 × 221,479.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,005.84x = 124,027,805,250.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,027,805,250.99/373,005.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,509.02

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