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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,956.28, 1,051,535.91 and 221,021.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,956.28, 1,051,535.91 and 221,021.18 is: 331,563.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,956.28 : 1,051,535.91 = 221,021.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,956.28/1,051,535.91 = 221,021.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,956.28x = 1,051,535.91 × 221,021.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,956.28x = 232,411,709,801.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,411,709,801.63/700,956.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,563.77

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