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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535,583.28, 803,341.92 and 220,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535,583.28, 803,341.92 and 220,032 is: 330,034.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535,583.28 : 803,341.92 = 220,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535,583.28/803,341.92 = 220,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535,583.28x = 803,341.92 × 220,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535,583.28x = 176,760,929,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,760,929,341.44/535,583.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,034.44

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