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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,019.40, 780,104.70 and 220,499.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,019.40, 780,104.70 and 220,499.40 is: 330,781.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,019.40 : 780,104.70 = 220,499.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,019.40/780,104.70 = 220,499.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,019.40x = 780,104.70 × 220,499.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,019.40x = 172,012,618,287.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,012,618,287.18/520,019.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,781.16

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