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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,789.36, 1,357,172.52 and 221,683.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,789.36, 1,357,172.52 and 221,683.12 is: 332,521.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,789.36 : 1,357,172.52 = 221,683.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,789.36/1,357,172.52 = 221,683.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,789.36x = 1,357,172.52 × 221,683.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,789.36x = 300,862,238,611.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,862,238,611.86/904,789.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,521.86

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