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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,546.36, 786,979.90 and 221,097.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,546.36, 786,979.90 and 221,097.64 is: 331,714.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,546.36 : 786,979.90 = 221,097.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,546.36/786,979.90 = 221,097.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,546.36x = 786,979.90 × 221,097.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,546.36x = 173,999,398,617.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,999,398,617.44/524,546.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,714.05

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