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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,325.51, 462,432.87 and 220,401.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,325.51, 462,432.87 and 220,401.09 is: 303,945.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,325.51 : 462,432.87 = 220,401.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,325.51/462,432.87 = 220,401.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,325.51x = 462,432.87 × 220,401.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,325.51x = 101,920,708,599.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,920,708,599.83/335,325.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,945.59

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