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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,457.70, 584,186.55 and 221,496.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,457.70, 584,186.55 and 221,496.10 is: 332,244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,457.70 : 584,186.55 = 221,496.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,457.70/584,186.55 = 221,496.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,457.70x = 584,186.55 × 221,496.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,457.70x = 129,395,042,497.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,395,042,497.46/389,457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,244.15

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