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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,992.80, 709,489.20 and 220,272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,992.80, 709,489.20 and 220,272.80 is: 330,409.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,992.80 : 709,489.20 = 220,272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,992.80/709,489.20 = 220,272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,992.80x = 709,489.20 × 220,272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,992.80x = 156,281,172,653.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,281,172,653.76/472,992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,409.20

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