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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,033.40, 489,050.10 and 220,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,033.40, 489,050.10 and 220,279.80 is: 330,419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,033.40 : 489,050.10 = 220,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,033.40/489,050.10 = 220,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,033.40x = 489,050.10 × 220,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,033.40x = 107,727,858,217.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,727,858,217.98/326,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,419.70

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