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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,540.80, 778,879.20 and 220,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,540.80, 778,879.20 and 220,251.20 is: 330,193.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,540.80 : 778,879.20 = 220,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,540.80/778,879.20 = 220,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,540.80x = 778,879.20 × 220,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,540.80x = 171,549,078,455.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,549,078,455.04/519,540.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,193.66

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