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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,294.91, 863,066.95 and 220,308.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,294.91, 863,066.95 and 220,308.96 is: 330,511.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,294.91 : 863,066.95 = 220,308.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,294.91/863,066.95 = 220,308.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,294.91x = 863,066.95 × 220,308.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,294.91x = 190,141,384,850.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,141,384,850.60/575,294.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,511.16

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