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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,145.48, 757,860.38 and 220,861

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,145.48, 757,860.38 and 220,861 is: 331,353.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,145.48 : 757,860.38 = 220,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,145.48/757,860.38 = 220,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,145.48x = 757,860.38 × 220,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,145.48x = 167,381,801,387.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,381,801,387.18/505,145.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,353.66

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