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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,854.29, 751,368.92 and 220,364.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,854.29, 751,368.92 and 220,364.25 is: 330,584.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,854.29 : 751,368.92 = 220,364.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,854.29/751,368.92 = 220,364.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,854.29x = 751,368.92 × 220,364.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,854.29x = 165,574,847,427.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,574,847,427.29/500,854.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,584.86

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