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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,218.52, 753,327.78 and 221,679.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,218.52, 753,327.78 and 221,679.88 is: 332,519.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,218.52 : 753,327.78 = 221,679.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,218.52/753,327.78 = 221,679.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,218.52x = 753,327.78 × 221,679.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,218.52x = 166,997,609,156.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,997,609,156.45/502,218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,519.82

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