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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,266.40, 559,899.60 and 221,707.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,266.40, 559,899.60 and 221,707.30 is: 332,560.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,266.40 : 559,899.60 = 221,707.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,266.40/559,899.60 = 221,707.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,266.40x = 559,899.60 × 221,707.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,266.40x = 124,133,828,587.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,133,828,587.08/373,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,560.95

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