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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,913.24, 461,862.96 and 219,989.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,913.24, 461,862.96 and 219,989.72 is: 303,377.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,913.24 : 461,862.96 = 219,989.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,913.24/461,862.96 = 219,989.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,913.24x = 461,862.96 × 219,989.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,913.24x = 101,605,103,248.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,605,103,248.77/334,913.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,377.39

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