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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,220.92, 458,305.44 and 217,449.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,220.92, 458,305.44 and 217,449.04 is: 299,975.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,220.92 : 458,305.44 = 217,449.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,220.92/458,305.44 = 217,449.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,220.92x = 458,305.44 × 217,449.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,220.92x = 99,658,077,954.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,658,077,954.78/332,220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,975.32

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