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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,427.94, 461,893.86 and 220,217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,427.94, 461,893.86 and 220,217.13 is: 304,152.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,427.94 : 461,893.86 = 220,217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,427.94/461,893.86 = 220,217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,427.94x = 461,893.86 × 220,217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,427.94x = 101,716,940,213.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,716,940,213.82/334,427.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,152.04

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