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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,679.40, 413,519.10 and 220,383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,679.40, 413,519.10 and 220,383.40 is: 330,575.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,679.40 : 413,519.10 = 220,383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,679.40/413,519.10 = 220,383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,679.40x = 413,519.10 × 220,383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,679.40x = 91,132,745,222.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,132,745,222.94/275,679.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,575.10

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