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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,964.97, 779,449.20 and 220,032.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,964.97, 779,449.20 and 220,032.96 is: 329,838.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,964.97 : 779,449.20 = 220,032.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,964.97/779,449.20 = 220,032.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,964.97x = 779,449.20 × 220,032.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,964.97x = 171,504,512,754.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,504,512,754.10/519,964.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,838.59

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