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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,106.72, 1,276,703.82 and 220,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,106.72, 1,276,703.82 and 220,026 is: 330,050.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,106.72 : 1,276,703.82 = 220,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,106.72/1,276,703.82 = 220,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,106.72x = 1,276,703.82 × 220,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,106.72x = 280,908,034,699.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,908,034,699.32/851,106.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,050.31

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