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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,853.31, 836,447.35 and 220,942.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,853.31, 836,447.35 and 220,942.31 is: 331,281.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,853.31 : 836,447.35 = 220,942.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,853.31/836,447.35 = 220,942.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,853.31x = 836,447.35 × 220,942.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,853.31x = 184,806,609,702.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,806,609,702.38/557,853.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,281.73

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