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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,871.72, 829,306.14 and 220,681

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,871.72, 829,306.14 and 220,681 is: 331,020.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,871.72 : 829,306.14 = 220,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,871.72/829,306.14 = 220,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,871.72x = 829,306.14 × 220,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,871.72x = 183,012,108,281.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,012,108,281.34/552,871.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,020.93

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