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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,217.91, 871,835.73 and 221,408.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,217.91, 871,835.73 and 221,408.73 is: 332,116.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,217.91 : 871,835.73 = 221,408.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,217.91/871,835.73 = 221,408.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,217.91x = 871,835.73 × 221,408.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,217.91x = 193,032,041,747.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,032,041,747.92/581,217.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,116.47

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