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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,625.56, 805,307.41 and 221,082.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,625.56, 805,307.41 and 221,082.46 is: 331,775.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,625.56 : 805,307.41 = 221,082.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,625.56/805,307.41 = 221,082.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,625.56x = 805,307.41 × 221,082.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,625.56x = 178,039,343,259.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,039,343,259.03/536,625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,775.74

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