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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,827.83, 836,250.99 and 221,104.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,827.83, 836,250.99 and 221,104.83 is: 331,462.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,827.83 : 836,250.99 = 221,104.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,827.83/836,250.99 = 221,104.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,827.83x = 836,250.99 × 221,104.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,827.83x = 184,899,132,981.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,899,132,981.28/557,827.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,462.73

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