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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,014.60, 752,516.46 and 221,482.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,014.60, 752,516.46 and 221,482.44 is: 332,000.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,014.60 : 752,516.46 = 221,482.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,014.60/752,516.46 = 221,482.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,014.60x = 752,516.46 × 221,482.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,014.60x = 166,669,181,700.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,669,181,700.96/502,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,000.67

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