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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,640.20, 429,960.30 and 220,414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,640.20, 429,960.30 and 220,414.60 is: 330,621.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,640.20 : 429,960.30 = 220,414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,640.20/429,960.30 = 220,414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,640.20x = 429,960.30 × 220,414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,640.20x = 94,769,527,540.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,769,527,540.38/286,640.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,621.90

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