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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,429.70, 497,942.55 and 220,163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,429.70, 497,942.55 and 220,163.70 is: 329,780.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,429.70 : 497,942.55 = 220,163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,429.70/497,942.55 = 220,163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,429.70x = 497,942.55 × 220,163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,429.70x = 109,628,874,195.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,628,874,195.44/332,429.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,780.62

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