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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,917.12, 1,078,479.36 and 220,320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,917.12, 1,078,479.36 and 220,320 is: 330,511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,917.12 : 1,078,479.36 = 220,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,917.12/1,078,479.36 = 220,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,917.12x = 1,078,479.36 × 220,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,917.12x = 237,610,572,595.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,610,572,595.20/718,917.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,511.77

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