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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,711.20, 1,088,566.80 and 220,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,711.20, 1,088,566.80 and 220,271.20 is: 330,406.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,711.20 : 1,088,566.80 = 220,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,711.20/1,088,566.80 = 220,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,711.20x = 1,088,566.80 × 220,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,711.20x = 239,779,915,316.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,779,915,316.16/725,711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,406.80

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