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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,229.53, 1,062,342.81 and 221,949

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,229.53, 1,062,342.81 and 221,949 is: 332,923.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,229.53 : 1,062,342.81 = 221,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,229.53/1,062,342.81 = 221,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,229.53x = 1,062,342.81 × 221,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,229.53x = 235,785,924,336.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,785,924,336.69/708,229.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,923.03

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