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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,870.72, 829,304.64 and 220,680

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,870.72, 829,304.64 and 220,680 is: 331,019.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,870.72 : 829,304.64 = 220,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,870.72/829,304.64 = 220,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,870.72x = 829,304.64 × 220,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,870.72x = 183,010,947,955.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,010,947,955.20/552,870.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,019.43

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