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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,785.30, 779,969.55 and 220,214.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,785.30, 779,969.55 and 220,214.90 is: 330,445.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,785.30 : 779,969.55 = 220,214.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,785.30/779,969.55 = 220,214.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,785.30x = 779,969.55 × 220,214.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,785.30x = 171,760,916,456.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,760,916,456.30/519,785.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,445.89

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