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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,648.20, 423,972.30 and 220,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,648.20, 423,972.30 and 220,440.20 is: 330,660.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,648.20 : 423,972.30 = 220,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,648.20/423,972.30 = 220,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,648.20x = 423,972.30 × 220,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,648.20x = 93,460,538,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,460,538,606.46/282,648.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,660.30

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