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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,471.52, 1,172,302.20 and 220,506.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,471.52, 1,172,302.20 and 220,506.08 is: 330,785.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,471.52 : 1,172,302.20 = 220,506.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,471.52/1,172,302.20 = 220,506.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,471.52x = 1,172,302.20 × 220,506.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,471.52x = 258,499,762,697.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,499,762,697.38/781,471.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,785.90

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