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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,215.40, 805,823.10 and 221,567.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,215.40, 805,823.10 and 221,567.40 is: 332,351.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,215.40 : 805,823.10 = 221,567.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,215.40/805,823.10 = 221,567.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,215.40x = 805,823.10 × 221,567.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,215.40x = 178,544,129,126.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,544,129,126.94/537,215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,351.10

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