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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,974, 781,562.52 and 221,451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,974, 781,562.52 and 221,451.12 is: 332,219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,974 : 781,562.52 = 221,451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,974/781,562.52 = 221,451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,974x = 781,562.52 × 221,451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,974x = 173,077,895,404.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,077,895,404.02/520,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,219.83

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