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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,852.56, 836,446.23 and 220,941.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,852.56, 836,446.23 and 220,941.56 is: 331,280.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,852.56 : 836,446.23 = 220,941.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,852.56/836,446.23 = 220,941.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,852.56x = 836,446.23 × 220,941.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,852.56x = 184,805,737,003.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,805,737,003.43/557,852.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,280.61

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