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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,226.53, 1,062,338.31 and 221,946

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,226.53, 1,062,338.31 and 221,946 is: 332,918.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,226.53 : 1,062,338.31 = 221,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,226.53/1,062,338.31 = 221,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,226.53x = 1,062,338.31 × 221,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,226.53x = 235,781,738,551.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,781,738,551.26/708,226.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,918.53

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