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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,911.69, 805,737.27 and 221,368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,911.69, 805,737.27 and 221,368.60 is: 332,205.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,911.69 : 805,737.27 = 221,368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,911.69/805,737.27 = 221,368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,911.69x = 805,737.27 × 221,368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,911.69x = 178,364,928,732.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,364,928,732.75/536,911.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,205.34

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