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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,566.20, 429,849.30 and 220,340.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,566.20, 429,849.30 and 220,340.60 is: 330,510.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,566.20 : 429,849.30 = 220,340.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,566.20/429,849.30 = 220,340.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,566.20x = 429,849.30 × 220,340.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,566.20x = 94,713,252,671.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,713,252,671.58/286,566.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,510.90

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