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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,196.84, 1,062,293.94 and 221,916.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,196.84, 1,062,293.94 and 221,916.22 is: 332,873.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,196.84 : 1,062,293.94 = 221,916.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,196.84/1,062,293.94 = 221,916.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,196.84x = 1,062,293.94 × 221,916.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,196.84x = 235,740,253,037.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,740,253,037.97/708,196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,873.91

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