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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,359.70, 501,539.55 and 220,198.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,359.70, 501,539.55 and 220,198.30 is: 330,297.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,359.70 : 501,539.55 = 220,198.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,359.70/501,539.55 = 220,198.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,359.70x = 501,539.55 × 220,198.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,359.70x = 110,438,156,292.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,438,156,292.77/334,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,297.45

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