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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,999.40, 728,999.10 and 220,278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,999.40, 728,999.10 and 220,278.90 is: 330,418.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,999.40 : 728,999.10 = 220,278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,999.40/728,999.10 = 220,278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,999.40x = 728,999.10 × 220,278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,999.40x = 160,583,119,848.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,583,119,848.99/485,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,418.35

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