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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,656.89, 1,052,643.34 and 221,913.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,656.89, 1,052,643.34 and 221,913.75 is: 332,920.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,656.89 : 1,052,643.34 = 221,913.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,656.89/1,052,643.34 = 221,913.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,656.89x = 1,052,643.34 × 221,913.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,656.89x = 233,596,030,991.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,596,030,991.93/701,656.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,920.60

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