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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,501.29, 461,994.91 and 220,290.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,501.29, 461,994.91 and 220,290.47 is: 304,253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,501.29 : 461,994.91 = 220,290.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,501.29/461,994.91 = 220,290.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,501.29x = 461,994.91 × 220,290.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,501.29x = 101,773,074,733.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,773,074,733.29/334,501.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,253.16

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