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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,544.30, 804,524.85 and 221,033.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,544.30, 804,524.85 and 221,033.10 is: 331,429.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,544.30 : 804,524.85 = 221,033.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,544.30/804,524.85 = 221,033.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,544.30x = 804,524.85 × 221,033.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,544.30x = 177,826,621,622.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,826,621,622.54/536,544.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,429.52

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