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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,379.71, 864,611.01 and 221,393.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,379.71, 864,611.01 and 221,393.73 is: 332,106.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,379.71 : 864,611.01 = 221,393.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,379.71/864,611.01 = 221,393.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,379.71x = 864,611.01 × 221,393.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,379.71x = 191,419,456,502.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,419,456,502.97/576,379.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,106.51

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