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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,430.21, 461,896.96 and 220,219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,430.21, 461,896.96 and 220,219.40 is: 304,155.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,430.21 : 461,896.96 = 220,219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,430.21/461,896.96 = 220,219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,430.21x = 461,896.96 × 220,219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,430.21x = 101,718,671,393.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,718,671,393.02/334,430.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,155.15

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