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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,187.30, 804,572.55 and 220,676.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,187.30, 804,572.55 and 220,676.10 is: 331,134.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,187.30 : 804,572.55 = 220,676.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,187.30/804,572.55 = 220,676.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,187.30x = 804,572.55 × 220,676.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,187.30x = 177,549,932,501.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,549,932,501.06/536,187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,134.16

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