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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,708.60, 437,562.90 and 220,849.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,708.60, 437,562.90 and 220,849.80 is: 331,274.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,708.60 : 437,562.90 = 220,849.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,708.60/437,562.90 = 220,849.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,708.60x = 437,562.90 × 220,849.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,708.60x = 96,635,678,952.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,635,678,952.42/291,708.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,274.70

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