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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,419.89, 461,882.75 and 220,209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,419.89, 461,882.75 and 220,209.08 is: 304,140.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,419.89 : 461,882.75 = 220,209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,419.89/461,882.75 = 220,209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,419.89x = 461,882.75 × 220,209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,419.89x = 101,710,772,034.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,710,772,034.91/334,419.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,140.92

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