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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,117.80, 779,744.70 and 220,828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,117.80, 779,744.70 and 220,828.20 is: 331,058.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,117.80 : 779,744.70 = 220,828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,117.80/779,744.70 = 220,828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,117.80x = 779,744.70 × 220,828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,117.80x = 172,189,618,560.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,189,618,560.54/520,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,058.88

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