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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,825.33, 836,247.24 and 221,102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,825.33, 836,247.24 and 221,102.33 is: 331,458.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,825.33 : 836,247.24 = 221,102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,825.33/836,247.24 = 221,102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,825.33x = 836,247.24 × 221,102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,825.33x = 184,896,209,038.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,896,209,038.83/557,825.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,458.97

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