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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,281.66, 863,047.05 and 220,295.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,281.66, 863,047.05 and 220,295.69 is: 330,491.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,281.66 : 863,047.05 = 220,295.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,281.66/863,047.05 = 220,295.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,281.66x = 863,047.05 × 220,295.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,281.66x = 190,125,545,382.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,125,545,382.22/575,281.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,491.23

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