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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,421.38, 806,223.87 and 221,705.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,421.38, 806,223.87 and 221,705.70 is: 332,596.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,421.38 : 806,223.87 = 221,705.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,421.38/806,223.87 = 221,705.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,421.38x = 806,223.87 × 221,705.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,421.38x = 178,744,427,455.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,744,427,455.06/537,421.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,596.42

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