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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,643.70, 429,965.55 and 220,418.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,643.70, 429,965.55 and 220,418.10 is: 330,627.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,643.70 : 429,965.55 = 220,418.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,643.70/429,965.55 = 220,418.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,643.70x = 429,965.55 × 220,418.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,643.70x = 94,772,189,596.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,772,189,596.46/286,643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,627.15

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