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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,494.22, 456,787.50 and 220,885.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,494.22, 456,787.50 and 220,885.29 is: 331,361.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,494.22 : 456,787.50 = 220,885.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,494.22/456,787.50 = 220,885.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,494.22x = 456,787.50 × 220,885.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,494.22x = 100,897,639,763.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,897,639,763.50/304,494.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,361.43

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