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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,842.84, 751,507.26 and 220,323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,842.84, 751,507.26 and 220,323.64 is: 330,592.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,842.84 : 751,507.26 = 220,323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,842.84/751,507.26 = 220,323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,842.84x = 751,507.26 × 220,323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,842.84x = 165,574,815,009.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,574,815,009.63/500,842.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,592.36

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