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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,711.80, 838,067.70 and 221,832.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,711.80, 838,067.70 and 221,832.80 is: 332,749.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,711.80 : 838,067.70 = 221,832.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,711.80/838,067.70 = 221,832.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,711.80x = 838,067.70 × 221,832.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,711.80x = 185,910,904,480.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,910,904,480.56/558,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,749.20

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