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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,026.60, 752,534.46 and 221,494.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,026.60, 752,534.46 and 221,494.44 is: 332,018.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,026.60 : 752,534.46 = 221,494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,026.60/752,534.46 = 221,494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,026.60x = 752,534.46 × 221,494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,026.60x = 166,682,198,798.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,682,198,798.40/502,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,018.66

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