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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,298.75, 863,072.77 and 220,312.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,298.75, 863,072.77 and 220,312.81 is: 330,516.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,298.75 : 863,072.77 = 220,312.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,298.75/863,072.77 = 220,312.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,298.75x = 863,072.77 × 220,312.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,298.75x = 190,145,987,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,145,987,193.18/575,298.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,516.95

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