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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,679.72, 545,966.12 and 221,253.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,679.72, 545,966.12 and 221,253.09 is: 305,289.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,679.72 : 545,966.12 = 221,253.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,679.72/545,966.12 = 221,253.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,679.72x = 545,966.12 × 221,253.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,679.72x = 120,796,689,591.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,796,689,591.07/395,679.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,289.06

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