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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,311.04, 714,999.51 and 220,779

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,311.04, 714,999.51 and 220,779 is: 330,721.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,311.04 : 714,999.51 = 220,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,311.04/714,999.51 = 220,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,311.04x = 714,999.51 × 220,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,311.04x = 157,856,876,818.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,856,876,818.29/477,311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,721.19

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