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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,514.29, 462,012.85 and 220,303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,514.29, 462,012.85 and 220,303.48 is: 304,271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,514.29 : 462,012.85 = 220,303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,514.29/462,012.85 = 220,303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,514.29x = 462,012.85 × 220,303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,514.29x = 101,783,038,659.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,783,038,659.72/334,514.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,271.12

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