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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,833.54, 804,659.82 and 221,118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,833.54, 804,659.82 and 221,118.22 is: 331,434.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,833.54 : 804,659.82 = 221,118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,833.54/804,659.82 = 221,118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,833.54x = 804,659.82 × 221,118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,833.54x = 177,924,947,103.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,924,947,103.92/536,833.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,434.11

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