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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,133.70, 731,981.85 and 221,757.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,133.70, 731,981.85 and 221,757.10 is: 332,536.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,133.70 : 731,981.85 = 221,757.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,133.70/731,981.85 = 221,757.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,133.70x = 731,981.85 × 221,757.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,133.70x = 162,322,172,308.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,322,172,308.64/488,133.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,536.30

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