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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,007.84, 559,999.52 and 221,481.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,007.84, 559,999.52 and 221,481.60 is: 332,512.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,007.84 : 559,999.52 = 221,481.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,007.84/559,999.52 = 221,481.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,007.84x = 559,999.52 × 221,481.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,007.84x = 124,029,589,688.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,029,589,688.83/373,007.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,512.02

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