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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,875.92, 779,813.88 and 220,349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,875.92, 779,813.88 and 220,349.80 is: 330,524.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,875.92 : 779,813.88 = 220,349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,875.92/779,813.88 = 220,349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,875.92x = 779,813.88 × 220,349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,875.92x = 171,831,832,495.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,831,832,495.22/519,875.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,524.70

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