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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,955.92, 471,467.40 and 220,892.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,955.92, 471,467.40 and 220,892.24 is: 304,552.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,955.92 : 471,467.40 = 220,892.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,955.92/471,467.40 = 220,892.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,955.92x = 471,467.40 × 220,892.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,955.92x = 104,143,490,072.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,143,490,072.98/341,955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,552.38

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