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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,649.70, 778,891.35 and 220,079.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,649.70, 778,891.35 and 220,079.30 is: 329,871.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,649.70 : 778,891.35 = 220,079.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,649.70/778,891.35 = 220,079.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,649.70x = 778,891.35 × 220,079.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,649.70x = 171,417,863,084.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,417,863,084.06/519,649.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,871.96

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