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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,213, 837,596.43 and 221,246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,213, 837,596.43 and 221,246.16 is: 331,979.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,213 : 837,596.43 = 221,246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,213/837,596.43 = 221,246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,213x = 837,596.43 × 221,246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,213x = 185,314,993,767.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,314,993,767.21/558,213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,979.00

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