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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,086.40, 780,205.20 and 220,566.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,086.40, 780,205.20 and 220,566.40 is: 330,881.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,086.40 : 780,205.20 = 220,566.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,086.40/780,205.20 = 220,566.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,086.40x = 780,205.20 × 220,566.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,086.40x = 172,087,052,225.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,087,052,225.28/520,086.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,881.66

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