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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,831.20, 430,246.80 and 220,605.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,831.20, 430,246.80 and 220,605.60 is: 330,908.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,831.20 : 430,246.80 = 220,605.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,831.20/430,246.80 = 220,605.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,831.20x = 430,246.80 × 220,605.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,831.20x = 94,914,853,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,914,853,462.08/286,831.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,908.40

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