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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,011.80, 499,517.70 and 220,818.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,011.80, 499,517.70 and 220,818.70 is: 331,228.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,011.80 : 499,517.70 = 220,818.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,011.80/499,517.70 = 220,818.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,011.80x = 499,517.70 × 220,818.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,011.80x = 110,302,849,140.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,302,849,140.99/333,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,228.05

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