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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,892.56, 598,449.58 and 221,524.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,892.56, 598,449.58 and 221,524.13 is: 332,347.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,892.56 : 598,449.58 = 221,524.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,892.56/598,449.58 = 221,524.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,892.56x = 598,449.58 × 221,524.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,892.56x = 132,571,023,500.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,571,023,500.68/398,892.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,347.70

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