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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,873.28, 460,600.32 and 220,853.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,873.28, 460,600.32 and 220,853.76 is: 304,682.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,873.28 : 460,600.32 = 220,853.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,873.28/460,600.32 = 220,853.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,873.28x = 460,600.32 × 220,853.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,873.28x = 101,725,312,529.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,725,312,529.20/333,873.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,682.40

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