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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,479.46, 542,933.96 and 221,373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,479.46, 542,933.96 and 221,373.50 is: 305,457.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,479.46 : 542,933.96 = 221,373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,479.46/542,933.96 = 221,373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,479.46x = 542,933.96 × 221,373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,479.46x = 120,191,187,172.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,191,187,172.52/393,479.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,457.33

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