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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,768.57, 614,652.81 and 220,318.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,768.57, 614,652.81 and 220,318.08 is: 330,477.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,768.57 : 614,652.81 = 220,318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,768.57/614,652.81 = 220,318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,768.57x = 614,652.81 × 220,318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,768.57x = 135,419,123,834.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,419,123,834.66/409,768.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,477.09

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