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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,256.88, 444,727.13 and 220,495.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,256.88, 444,727.13 and 220,495.78 is: 304,292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,256.88 : 444,727.13 = 220,495.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,256.88/444,727.13 = 220,495.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,256.88x = 444,727.13 × 220,495.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,256.88x = 98,060,455,416.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,060,455,416.51/322,256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,292.82

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