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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,883.52, 804,734.52 and 221,168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,883.52, 804,734.52 and 221,168.24 is: 331,509.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,883.52 : 804,734.52 = 221,168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,883.52/804,734.52 = 221,168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,883.52x = 804,734.52 × 221,168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,883.52x = 177,981,717,455.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,981,717,455.65/536,883.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,509.00

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