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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,180.63, 805,862.75 and 221,464.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,180.63, 805,862.75 and 221,464.95 is: 332,235.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,180.63 : 805,862.75 = 221,464.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,180.63/805,862.75 = 221,464.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,180.63x = 805,862.75 × 221,464.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,180.63x = 178,470,352,528.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,470,352,528.29/537,180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,235.27

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