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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,870.04, 751,392.54 and 220,380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,870.04, 751,392.54 and 220,380 is: 330,608.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,870.04 : 751,392.54 = 220,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,870.04/751,392.54 = 220,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,870.04x = 751,392.54 × 220,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,870.04x = 165,591,887,965.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,591,887,965.20/500,870.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,608.49

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