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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,214.83, 753,322.25 and 221,676.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,214.83, 753,322.25 and 221,676.19 is: 332,514.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,214.83 : 753,322.25 = 221,676.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,214.83/753,322.25 = 221,676.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,214.83x = 753,322.25 × 221,676.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,214.83x = 166,993,605,113.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,993,605,113.85/502,214.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,514.29

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