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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,775.52, 863,773.98 and 220,761.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,775.52, 863,773.98 and 220,761.84 is: 331,185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,775.52 : 863,773.98 = 220,761.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,775.52/863,773.98 = 220,761.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,775.52x = 863,773.98 × 220,761.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,775.52x = 190,688,333,168.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,688,333,168.92/575,775.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,185.20

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