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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,635.20, 778,869.60 and 220,064.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,635.20, 778,869.60 and 220,064.80 is: 329,850.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,635.20 : 778,869.60 = 220,064.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,635.20/778,869.60 = 220,064.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,635.20x = 778,869.60 × 220,064.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,635.20x = 171,401,782,750.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,401,782,750.08/519,635.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,850.22

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