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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,355.77, 542,815.18 and 221,277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,355.77, 542,815.18 and 221,277.14 is: 305,353.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,355.77 : 542,815.18 = 221,277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,355.77/542,815.18 = 221,277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,355.77x = 542,815.18 × 221,277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,355.77x = 120,112,590,177.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,112,590,177.06/393,355.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,353.58

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