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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,453.70, 497,978.55 and 220,187.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,453.70, 497,978.55 and 220,187.70 is: 329,816.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,453.70 : 497,978.55 = 220,187.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,453.70/497,978.55 = 220,187.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,453.70x = 497,978.55 × 220,187.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,453.70x = 109,648,751,573.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,648,751,573.84/332,453.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,816.61

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