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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,285.96, 752,125.74 and 220,606.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,285.96, 752,125.74 and 220,606.32 is: 330,996.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,285.96 : 752,125.74 = 220,606.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,285.96/752,125.74 = 220,606.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,285.96x = 752,125.74 × 220,606.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,285.96x = 165,923,691,678.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,923,691,678.68/501,285.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,996.09

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