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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,105.12, 786,462.48 and 220,477.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,105.12, 786,462.48 and 220,477.04 is: 330,843.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,105.12 : 786,462.48 = 220,477.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,105.12/786,462.48 = 220,477.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,105.12x = 786,462.48 × 220,477.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,105.12x = 173,396,919,661.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,396,919,661.46/524,105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,843.78

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