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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,224.53, 1,062,335.31 and 221,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,224.53, 1,062,335.31 and 221,944 is: 332,915.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,224.53 : 1,062,335.31 = 221,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,224.53/1,062,335.31 = 221,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,224.53x = 1,062,335.31 × 221,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,224.53x = 235,778,948,042.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,778,948,042.64/708,224.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,915.53

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