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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,986.03, 462,073.41 and 220,277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,986.03, 462,073.41 and 220,277.88 is: 303,847.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,986.03 : 462,073.41 = 220,277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,986.03/462,073.41 = 220,277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,986.03x = 462,073.41 × 220,277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,986.03x = 101,784,551,159.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,784,551,159.17/334,986.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,847.15

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