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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,798.48, 750,685.08 and 220,263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,798.48, 750,685.08 and 220,263.44 is: 330,169.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,798.48 : 750,685.08 = 220,263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,798.48/750,685.08 = 220,263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,798.48x = 750,685.08 × 220,263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,798.48x = 165,348,478,077.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,348,478,077.48/500,798.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,169.69

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