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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,573.55, 804,568.72 and 221,062.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,573.55, 804,568.72 and 221,062.35 is: 331,473.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,573.55 : 804,568.72 = 221,062.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,573.55/804,568.72 = 221,062.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,573.55x = 804,568.72 × 221,062.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,573.55x = 177,859,851,979.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,859,851,979.69/536,573.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,473.39

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