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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,217.96, 753,326.93 and 221,679.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,217.96, 753,326.93 and 221,679.32 is: 332,518.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,217.96 : 753,326.93 = 221,679.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,217.96/753,326.93 = 221,679.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,217.96x = 753,326.93 × 221,679.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,217.96x = 166,996,998,367.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,996,998,367.65/502,217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,518.97

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