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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,767.08, 836,994.06 and 220,750.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,767.08, 836,994.06 and 220,750.38 is: 331,261.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,767.08 : 836,994.06 = 220,750.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,767.08/836,994.06 = 220,750.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,767.08x = 836,994.06 × 220,750.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,767.08x = 184,766,756,802.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,766,756,802.74/557,767.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,261.50

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